Snowy Owl, Nyctea scandiaca

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The Snowy Owl is a raptor of the High Arctic and the current trend started by the Harry Potter movies to have them as pets should be actively discouraged

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Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: Betton Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre, East Ayton, North Yorkshire, UK.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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