Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Order

STRIGIFORMES

Family

True Owls (Strigidae)

Code 4

SNOW

Code 6

BUBSCA

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Hooked
Eye Color: Brilliant golden yellow, sometimes almost orange.
Head Pattern: Plain, Spotted, Unique pattern
Crown Color: White and may include narrow gray or brown barring.
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: White
Throat Color: White
Cere color: White

BODY

Length Range: 51-69 cm (20-27 in)
Weight: 1814 g (64 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White
Underparts: White with narrow gray or brown barring.
Upperparts: White with variable gray or brown barring.
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Barred or banded
Breast Pattern: Barred or banded

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Direct flap and glide flight., Strong deep wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 137-168 cm (54-66 in)
Wing Shape: Broad-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: White
Upper Tail: White with variable black barring.
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Feathered in white.

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