Snowy Owl
Nyctea scandiaca
Amazing Fact:
Snowy Owl calls are varied and include barking, quacking and mewling.
Snowy Owl
This yellow-eyed white bird is easily recognizeable. It is 53-65 cm (20-26 inches) long with a 125-150 cm (50-60 in) wingspan.
The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and young birds have some dark scalloping. Its thick plumage, heavily-feathered feet, and coloration render the Snowy Owl well-adapted for life north of the Arctic Circle.
Snowy Owl calls are varied, but the alarm call is a barking, almost quacking, the female also has a softer mewling.
The song is a deep repeated gawh. They may also clap their beak in response to threats or annoyances. While called clapping, it is believed this sound may actually be a clicking of the tongue, not the beak
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_Owl