The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is also known as the Arctic Owl or Polar Owl, this is because they live in the very cold climates of the Arctic tundra.
They have a vast number of feathers which help to keep them warm but make them very heavy.
They are not a nocturnal owl; they are able to hunt both day and night depending on where they are and the prey they are hunting.
Male and female Snowy Owls look very different. The male is very pale whereas the female has brown markings.
