What is a snowy owl?

Snow owl is a type of owl that often occurs in the northernmost reach of the United States (US), as well as Canada and North European areas. Snowy owls, named for both its appearance and the types of climate, are relatively heavy birds with strong feathers that allow them to live in cold areas, even in the Arctic circle. Male snowy owls usually have a much whiter color, usually only a few dark belts on their bodies, while women are often more stronger with dark brown or gray. "Arctic Owl," or "Ghost Owl". Snow of the owls usually occur in northern regions, although they can migrate over quite long distances and often come to the northern US areas such as New York, during the winter months when they are not clinging. When snowy owls multiply, they tend to stay north in areas like Canada. Snowy Owl is an official Quebec bird.

Although many types of owls are night creatures, the snowy owl is actually daily and is usually active and hunts during daylight. Usually they hunt using the "Sit and Wait" method, in which the snowy owl remains mostly still and quiet, while watching the opportunity to go against the prey. Snowy owls usually build their nests at Earth's level, although they prefer to look for climb or hills that allow them to have a convenient view of the surroundings.

Summer is the usual mating season for snowy owls and men often start in the first months of the courtship of women. Snowy Owl Courtship usually involves male walking or rage around the ground, spreading its wings, and losing its feathers to the demonstrate its value. The man will also often hunt a lot and can present his killing women to show his ability to provide food for potential young people. She can even feed a intended friend.

Snowy sowl eggs are usually laid around the month of May and the clutch will often consist of about five to eight eggs. This amount noAscuts depend on the available meal, with areas with larger food sources often characterized by a higher number of eggs in the nest. Eggs are usually maintained a warm woman while male guards of nests against predators.

How both male and female snowy owls will cooperate so that predators keep far from the nest and often spend coordinated efforts to fight other prey, foxes and even wolves. Baby snowy owls usually hatch about five weeks after the eggs are laid and are raised by both parents. Snowy owls can usually live for at least nine years in the wild, although they can live for more than 30 years in Captivity.

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