Snowy owl
Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca)
Scientific name: Nyctea scandiaca
Height: 530mm to 660mm
Geographical distribution: Arctic regions
Habitat: tundra, bare rocky ground Diet: lemmings, rabbits, hares, rats, moles, voles, pikas, ground squirrel, pheasants, partridge, grebes and gulls
Status: widespread, locally frequent to very scarce Here are details of the snowy owls that we have at the sanctuary:
| Name | Sex | Hatched | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artica | Unknown | 2003 | Hand-tame |
| Frosty | Female | 1993 | Breeding owl |
| Jacq | Male | 1997 | Breeding owl |
