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Snowy owl
A tundra owl that also hunts by day and rests on the ground.
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The snowy owl does not always wait for darkness. Unlike many other owls, it is often active during the day, particularly in summer. Its breeding range includes the tundra of Eurasia, North America and Greenland. These are open northern landscapes without a tall forest canopy. The owl spends much of its time on the ground, using low rises as places to rest and watch its surroundings.
White feathers also cover the legs and the area around the talons, forming a thick barrier against the cold. Females have more dark spots and bars than adult males, which can be almost entirely white. Females are also larger. The bird’s wingspan can reach about 140-160 centimetres, so its spread wings extend far beyond the length of its body.
Snowy owls are predators. They hunt small mammals, including mice and young hares, as well as birds. They nest on the ground, usually on a slight rise in the tundra. A male may show a female a possible nest site by scratching the ground and spreading his wings above it. Open spaces, low observation points and daytime hunting all shape the life of this northern owl.
Pre deti
Not every owl hunts only at night. Snowy owls are active during the day too, especially in summer. They come from tundra in the far north of Europe, Asia and North America, as well as Greenland.
They have thick feathers even on their legs and around their talons. This covering helps protect them from the cold. Adult males can be almost white, while females have more dark spots and bars. Females are larger too.
These owls spend plenty of time on the ground. Small rises provide places to rest and watch. They hunt small mammals and birds, and nest on the ground as well. A male may show his mate a suitable spot by scratching the soil and spreading his wings. Life in the tundra is different from an owl’s life in a dense forest.
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