Reaching speeds of 80 km/h, the Snowy Owl is one of the fastest carnivore birds. Found in Arctic, North America habitats across Arctic, North America, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Snowy Owl inhabits Arctic, North America habitats. It can be found in Arctic, North America.
Typical coloring: White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Snowy Owl is a solitary species belonging to the Strigidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Snowy Owl is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 13 carnivore birds, the Snowy Owl’s weight of 1.6–3.3 kg is comparable to the group median of 2.3 kg.
Weight rank: #46 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Snowy Owl weigh?
A Snowy Owl typically weighs 1.6–3.3 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 2.3 kg among carnivore birds.
What is the conservation status of the Snowy Owl?
The Snowy Owl is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Snowy Owl live?
The Snowy Owl is found in Arctic, North America, in arctic, north america habitats.
How does the Snowy Owl reproduce?
The Snowy Owl has a gestation period of 32–34 days and typically produces 3-11 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026