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Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Critically Endangered

About

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Ecuador). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Strigiformes (بوميات)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Bubo (Eagle Owls)

Species

Bubo scandiacus (Snowy Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロフクロウ

Chinese 雪鴞

Spanish Búho nival

French Harfang des neiges

German Schneeeule

Portuguese coruja-das-neves

Russian Белая сова

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowy Owl?

The scientific name of Snowy Owl is Bubo scandiacus. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of Snowy Owl?

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Snowy Owl live?

Snowy Owl is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Ecuador). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Snowy Owl belong to?

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Snowy Owl endangered?

Yes, Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Snowy Owl belong to?

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Snowy Owl?

The closest relatives of Snowy Owl in the genus Bubo include بوهة صحراوية, Barred Eagle-Owl, Blakiston's Fish Owl, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Great Horned Owl.