Owls
In The Park
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Snowy OwlBubo scandiacus (Nyctea scandiaca)Weight: 780 - 2950 g. (female). 700 - 2500 g. (male)Length: 60 - 70 cm (female). 55 - 64 cm. (male) Wingspan: 132 cm. Longevity: maximum 10-11 years in the wild, 28-35 in captivity. Status in Stanley Park:Possibly a rare visitor - in irruption years. I observed one in February-March of 2001 on nearby Sunset Beach. |
The photo above was taken in 2001 - as mentioned above. I will be documenting those sightings with further photos as time permits.
For more information and range, etc. I suggest a visit to Owling.com (Snowy Owl).