World of Birds
Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus

Although owls have an image of being nocturnal, snowy owls are active during the day because of the midnight sun that occurs in the Arctic Circle, the habitat of the snowy owl.
※The Snowy Owl is not on display during the summer season because it is sensitive to heat.
Animal name | Snowy Owl | |||
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Scientific name | Bubo scandiacus | |||
Order | Strigiformes | Family | Strigidae |