Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) in Scandinavia

The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a owl found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A nocturnal bird of prey with exceptional hearing and near-silent flight. It typically occurs in forests and farmland.

In the Nordic countries the Snowy Owl is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Snowy Owl

  • Snowy Owl – song & calls
  • Snowy Owl – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Bubo scandiacus
  • Family: Owls
  • Habitat: Forests and farmland
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

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  • Long-eared Owl
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