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雪鴞 (Snowy Owl)

Bubo scandiacus

Critically Endangered

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雪鸮(Bubo scandiacus)在IUCN红色名录中被列为极危(CR)物种。由于种群数量严重下降和栖息地丧失，在野外面临极高的灭绝风险。

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

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Bubo (Eagle Owls)

Species

Bubo scandiacus (雪鴞)

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 雪鴞?

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

What is the conservation status of 雪鴞?

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

Where does 雪鴞 live?

雪鴞 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 雪鴞 belong to?

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

Is 雪鴞 endangered?

Yes, 雪鴞 (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 雪鴞 belong to?

雪鴞 (Bubo scandiacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 雪鴞?

The closest relatives of 雪鴞 in the genus Bubo include 乌雕鸮, 乳黃色鵰鴞, 印度雕鸮, 坦桑雕鸮, 大鵰鴞.