LC Carnivore Arctic, North America
1.6–3.3 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
80 km/h
Top Speed
Arctic, North America
Found In
The Snowy Owl is one of the most widely-recorded species in the U.S. national park system, with documented populations in 7 parks. Native populations and abundance vary park-by-park.
Found in 7 U.S. National Parks
The Snowy Owl has 7 field records across 7 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 7 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Native | Rare | — |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Occasional | — |
| Glacier National Park | Native | Occasional | — |
| Grand Teton National Park | Native | NA | — |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | Native | Occasional | Species of Concern |
| Olympic National Park | Native | Rare | — |
| Yellowstone National Park | Native | Unknown | Species of Concern |
Abundance Distribution
State / Federal Listings
Listed as threatened, endangered, or rare in 2 park records.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Snowy Owl | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.3 kg | ↑ 7% |
| Height | 61.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↑ 139% |
| Avg Speed | 80 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 18.8 yrs | ↓ 33% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Arctic, North America
Found In: Arctic, North America
Coloration: White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 32–34 days
Offspring per Birth: 3-11
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #46 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gila Monster | Up to 2.3 kg | LC |
| 45 | Malayan Krait | Up to 2.2 kg | LC |
| 46 | Snowy Owl | 1.6–3.3 kg | LC |
| 47 | Emperor Tamarin | 300–400 g | LC |
| 48 | Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | LC |
| 49 | Flying Fox | Up to 1.1 kg | LC |