Snowy owls can be identified by their unique white plumage, indicating its Arctic heritage. Adults can grow to become greater than two feet long, with a wingspan upwards of 5 feet. Their normal breeding and feeding ranges lie in the northern fringes of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Diet
Snowy owls' prey can be as small as a vole, or as large as a raccoon. They are patient and adept hunters, and will feast on a large variety of prey. Each owl requires the sustenance of around 7 to 12 mice a day in order to survive, although their main prey is the lemming. Lemmings make up for almost 90% of a typical snowy owl's diet.
Nesting
Snowy owls typically pair for life. Their clutch sizes can vary anywhere from 3 - 15 eggs depending on food supply and habitat conditions. They can be very aggressive in defending their nests, which are usually laid on the ground. Incubation is handled almost exclusively by the mother, while the father searches for food. Offspring can usually walk around the 2 week mark, and are essentially independent around the 50 day mark.
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