🌿Native Nature

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Bubo

About

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. Snowy owls are native to Arctic regions in North America and Eurasia. Males are almost all white, while females have more flecks of black plumage. Juvenile snowy owls have black feathers until they turn white. The snowy owl is a ground nester that primarily hunts rodents and waterfowl, and opportunistically eats carrion. Most owls sleep during the day and hunt at...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowy Owl?
The scientific name of Snowy Owl is Bubo scandiacus.
What kingdom does Snowy Owl belong to?
Snowy Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Snowy Owl belong to?
Snowy Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Snowy Owl belong to?
Snowy Owl belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Snowy Owl belong to?
Snowy Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
What family does Snowy Owl belong to?
Snowy Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
What genus does Snowy Owl belong to?
Snowy Owl belongs to the genus Bubo.