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Nyctea scandiaca (snowy owl)

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Image of: Nyctea scandiaca (snowy owl)

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Snowy Owl, Nyctea scandiaca, showing the dense, hair-like feathers on the feet. These help keep these arctic owls warm.

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Bird Division external link (photographer, copyright holder, identification), Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan


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