![]() The Snowy Owl was first classified in 1758 by Carolus Linnaeus, the Swedish naturalist who developed binomial nomenclature to classify and organize plants and animals. The Snowy Owl ( Bubo scandiacus) is a large owl of the typical owl family Strigidae. Larger prey (over 3 kg/7 lb) is consumed on the ground which leaves the bird vulnerable to loss of prey or even predation by predators such as foxes. Common avian prey include corvids, grouse, woodpeckers, other raptors and, especially near coastal areas, ducks, seabirds and geese. The other significant group of prey is other birds and almost any type of bird is potential prey. However, prey can be killed up to the size of foxes, marmots and young deer (up to 17 kg/37 lb), if taken by surprise. It mainly feeds on small mammals in the 200–2,000 g (7.1–71 oz) weight range, such as voles, rats, mice and hares. The Eagle Owl has a wingspan of 160–188 cm (63–74 in) and measures 58–75 cm (23–30 in) long. It is sometimes referred to as the world's largest owl, although Blakiston's Fish Owl is slightly heavier on average and the Great Grey Owl is slightly longer on average. The Eagle Owl is a very large and powerful bird, smaller than the Golden Eagle but larger than the Snowy Owl. It is also one of the largest species of owls. These birds prefer nesting near water, as well.The Eurasian Eagle-Owl ( Bubo bubo) is a species of eagle owl resident in much of Eurasia. They will typically build their nests near some type of vegetation which provides protection against wind and precipitation while allowing for warmth during colder months.
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