This striking snowy owl makes its home in the Arctic tundra, but the species is known to migrate as far south as the northern part of the contiguous United States in search of food. If you’re in snowy owl territory, keep a lookout for its signature wintry white plumage. While adult male snowy owls are almost entirely white, young owls and adult females like this one have patterns of black feathers among the snow-white plumage. All snowy owls have unmistakably golden eyes, and like other owls, they can rotate their heads about 270 degrees.
An avian predator built for the snow
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Star Wars Day
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Native American Heritage Month
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Christmas star lanterns, Germany
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Celebrating the UN’s International Day of Families
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Party like it’s 5779
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Midsummer in Sweden
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Kirkjufell, Iceland
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Macro photograph of a migrant hawker dragonfly
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Everglades National Park marks 90 years
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An island oasis in the Indian Ocean
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World Wildlife Day
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World Theatre Day
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International Kissing Day
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Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day
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Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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World Teachers Day
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Golden larches and Prusik Peak, the Enchantments, Washington
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Fog above the forest
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A glimpse of the Blue Forest
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World Bicycle Day
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