These rare, large owls mainly live in the Arctic in open, treeless areas called ‘tundra’. One of the largest species of owls, it makes its nest on the ground. These beautiful birds have white and dark brown feathers covering their bodies that camouflage them in their usually snowy habitat. They are well equipped for hunting and have excellent eyesight. Also, their eyes have circles of feathers around them that help reflect sound to their ears. They prey on lemmings and foxes, and the prey usually never sees them coming.
Why is the snowy owl special?
