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Snowy Owl

Nyctea scandiaca

Green : the Borealie Red : nesting grounds Blue : wintering grounds Purple : range throughout the year Dotted : irregular presence

Order : Strigiformes

Family : Strigidae

Diet : Carnivorous , feeding on small rodents, Arctic hares and a range of birds.

Reproduction : Sexually mature at 2 years. Mating and egg laying occurs between May and July . The 4-10 eggs are incubated by the female for 33 days. The young fledge after 43 days.

Lifespan : Up to 9 years in wild and 32 years in captivity.

Predators : Skuas, gulls, Arctic foxes and gray wolves.

Status : Abundant, not at risk.