THE SNOWY OWL

HABITAT

• Lives in the Artic tundra of Canada and Alaska
• Lives in very cold and warm climates
• They live in climates where they can hunt for the most food
• Snowy owls prefer snowy climates because they can blend into the snow

FOOD CHAIN

• The snowy owls favorite food are lemmings.
• The snowy owls like to eat rodents, Arctic hare, squirrels and prairie dogs.
• To survive the owl must eat seven to twelve lemmings a day
• Like to eat their prey whole
• High position in the arctic food chain. Only wolf, fox and man are higher

APPEARANCE

• Big yellow eyes for pure eyesight.
• Feather covered feet to keep them warm.
• Razor sharp talons for grasping its prey.
• White feather to blend into the snow.

INTERESTING FACTS

• Snowy owls choose a mate usually for life
• Snowy owls see further than humans
• Circles around owls eyes reflect sound to their ears.
• Predators are dived bombed by owl parents to protect their young.
• Snowy owls like airports because they like wide open spaces

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