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About Snowy Owl
Solitary animal, only coming together to breedNocturnal and crepuscular, spending most of its time huntingCarnivorous, eating a variety of small mammals, birds, and insectsMigrates between breeding and wintering grounds
Size
52 - 67 cm
Weight
1400 - 2100 g
Lifespan
up to 10-15 years in the wild, up to 25 years in captivity
Diet
Carnivorous, eating a variety of small mammals, birds, and insects, Lemmings, voles, mice, birds, insects
Conservation Status
Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
declining
Threats
- Climate change
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Hunting and poaching
Additional Notes
The Snowy Owl is a declining species due to climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, and hunting and poaching.
Distribution
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Arctic North America
North America • Canada, United States
Arctic Europe
Europe • Norway, Sweden, Finland
Arctic Asia
Asia • Russia
The Snowy Owl is a circumpolar species, found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, breeding in the Arctic tundra and migrating south during the winter.