Schnee-Eule vs Barred Owl
Bubo scandiacus verglichen mit Strix varia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Schnee-Eule | Barred Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Bubo scandiacus | Strix varia |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | 63,0 cm (24.8 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 145,0 cm (57.1 in) | 68,2 cm (26.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 2100,0 g (74.08 oz) | 760,0 g (26.81 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily lemmings on the breeding grounds, where a pair may consume over 1,500 per year. … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-14 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Schnee-Eule
Arctic tundra for breeding. Winters in open habitats resembling tundra, including prairies, airports, shorelines, and agricultural fields.
Song & Call Comparison
Schnee-Eule
Male gives a deep booming hoot 'hooooo' and a rising 'hoo-hoo' series. Also barks sharply when alarmed. Quieter than many owls; silent during long Arctic winter hunts.
Barred Owl
Geographic Range & Migration
Schnee-Eule
Circumpolar Arctic for breeding. Irruptive winter movements bring birds south to the northern United States, Europe, and Asia.
Barred Owl
Erhaltungsstatus
Schnee-Eule
Barred Owl
How to Tell Them Apart
Schnee-Eule
Adult males are almost entirely white. Females and immatures have dark brown barring and spotting. Yellow eyes and fully feathered feet.
Dark hooked bill mostly hidden by dense facial feathering
Barred Owl
About These Birds
Schnee-Eule
Die Schnee-Eule ist die schwerste Eule Nordamerikas und einer der charismatischsten Vögel der Arktis. Anders als die meisten Eulen ist sie größtenteils tagaktiv – bedingt durch das durchgehende Tageslicht der arktischen Sommer. Periodische Masseneinflüge der Schnee-Eule nach Süden hängen mit den Populationszyklen der Lemminge zusammen.
Barred Owl
The Barred Owl is a large owl of the family Strigidae found in mature forests, swamps, and mixed woodlands across much of North America. Weighing about 760g with a wingspan of 68.2cm, it is named for its distinctive horizontal barring on the breast. It is nocturnal and calls with a resonant 'who cooks for you' hooting, hunting small mammals, birds, and amphibians.