snowy owl

A majestic bird of prey of the icy tundras, the Snowy Owl is an emblematic owl of the polar regions. *Bubo scandiacus* is perfectly camouflaged in snowy landscapes thanks to its bright white plumage, finely dotted with brown markings, more present in females and young birds than in males, who are often almost entirely white.

Its thick insulating down, coupled with feathers covering its toes, allows it to withstand extreme temperatures. Its intensely yellow eyes, positioned frontally, offer excellent binocular vision, complemented by keen hearing, ideal for spotting prey buried under the snow.

A symbol of mystery and the avian emblem of Quebec, it embodies the wild life of extreme environments and the resilience of boreal species in the face of climate change.