The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus syn Nyctea nivea) is a large, white owl of the true owl family. Snowy owls are native to the Arctic regions of both North America and the Palearctic, breeding mostly on the tundra. It is sometimes also referred to, more infrequently, as the polar owl, white owl and the Arctic owl. From Birds : illustrated by color photography : a monthly serial. Knowledge of Bird-life Vol 1 No 1 June 1897

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