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A CLOSER LOOK
A reference overview
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus), also known as the polar owl, the white owl and the Arctic owl, is a large, white owl of the true owl family. Snowy owls are native to the Arctic regions of both North America and the Palearctic, breeding mostly on the tundra. It has a number of unique adaptations to its habitat and lifestyle, which are quite distinct from other extant owls.
Overview excerpt from Wikipedia contributors · Snowy owl, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Excerpt may be shortened. Overview retrieved 2026-10-09.
