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The snowy owl is one of the largest owls; the female is noticeably larger than the male. They are more agile than other owls and able to capture birds while in flight.
The powerful and sharp talons of the snowy owl enable it to clutch and capture small prey. This feature would not have been needed until after the Fall of man when animals became carnivores. The feet of the snowy owl are feathered, which protects it from the cold weather of its habitat.
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CLASS: Aves (birds)
ORDER: Strigiformes (owls)
FAMILY: Strigidae (typical owls)
GENUS/SPECIES: Nyctea scandiaca
Size: Average close to 2 ft (0.5–0.7 m);
wingspan averages 4.3 ft (1.3 m)
Weight: Between 4 and 6 lbs (1.8–2.9 kg)
Original Diet: Plants
Present Diet: Rodents and birds
Habitat: Tundra regions of North America and Eurasia
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