Interesting Facts About Snowy Owl
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The snowy owl is a majestic Arctic predator, known for its striking white plumage and piercing yellow eyes
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Unlike most owls, it hunts during the day, taking advantage of the long summer daylight
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Its thick feathers provide insulation against freezing temperatures, even covering its feet like built-in snowshoes
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Bristles on its beaks help it sense nearby objects. The beak is hooked and used for gripping prey and tearing flesh
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Male snowy owls are almost completely white, while females are white with dark bars on her otherwise white plumage
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Yet perhaps most striking of all is the snowy owl's ability to turn its head up 270 degrees
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It is possible because the bird's head is only connected by one socket pivot
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This incredible ability to twist its neck so far helps the owl hunt and avoid predators
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