Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Strigidae — Owls

Snowy Owl, Bubo scandiacus, breeds across North America and the Palearctic, with its main nesting grounds in the Arctic tundra. It is an owl of the Strigidae family and is closely associated with northern open country. Among owls, it stands out for its largely white plumage, making it the only one with this appearance. Males are usually cleaner white, while females carry more dark brown speckling. Young males can look female-like at first, then become whiter as they mature.

Order
Strigiformes
Family
Strigidae — Owls
Breeding range
North America, Palearctic: widespread in the n
Snowy Owl
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Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

Tours where you can spot this bird

7 tours in Canada

Birding Big Day Tour – 4 great options
Birding Big Day Tour – 4 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 14 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 390
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 1,450
Snowy Owl Viewing Tours near Saskatoon
Snowy Owl Viewing Tours near Saskatoon
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 1 day

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 390
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 60 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 190
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 60 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 290
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 240
Snowy Owl Photo Tours – Great options for Winter 2026-2027
Snowy Owl Photo Tours – Great options for Winter 2026-2027
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 590