Snowy Owl In Albert Canada Postcard

Snowy Owls are generally about 24 inches long. It's easily identified by its white feathers, round ear-less head head and broad white wings. It's colour ranges from pure white to white barred with varying amounts of black and brown. Females and young birds have more barring than the males. They migrate from the Arctic to Alberta and some other provinces in winter and return to the Arctic in the summer. In winter, Snowy Owls are distributed throughout Alberta east of the Rockies. It is classified as Secure in the General Status of Alberta Wild Species report and like all birds of prey in Alberta, the Snowy Owl is protected by the provincial Wildlife Act. Enjoy your new Snowy Owl in Alberta Canada postcard!