Snowy owl

Key facts

• Snowy owl lives in Canada, Russia, United States, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
• Group: Birds.
• It weighs about 2 kg (4.41 lb).
• A typical adult is about 60 cm (23.6 in) long.
• It lives about 10 years.
• Diet: carnivore.
• Habitat: polar region.
• Snowy owls hunt in the daytime, which is unusual for owls, because the Arctic sun barely sets in summer.