Snowy White
by Eva Lechner
Title
Snowy White
Artist
Eva Lechner
Medium
Photograph - Photograph-artistic Photography
Description
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. Snowy owls are native to Arctic regions in North America and Eurasia. Males are almost all white, while females have more flecks of black plumage. Juvenile snowy owls have black feathers until they turn white. The snowy owl is a ground nester that primarily hunts rodents and waterfowl, and opportunistically eats carrion. Most owls sleep during the day and hunt at night, but the snowy owl is active during the day, especially in the summertime.
The snowy owl was one of the many bird species originally described by Linnaeus in the landmark 1758 10th edition of his Systema Naturae, where it was given the binomial name of Strix scandiaca.The genus name Bubo is Latin for the Eurasian eagle-owl and scandiaca is New Latin for Scandinavia.
This yellow-eyed, black-beaked white bird is easily recognisable. It is 52–71 cm (20–28 in) long, with a 125–150 cm (49–59 in) wingspan. Also, these owls can weigh anywhere from 1.6 to 3 kg (3.5 to 6.6 lb). The average lifespan in the wild is ten years.[5] It is one of the largest species of owl and, in North America, is on average the heaviest owl species. The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and young birds have some dark spots; the young are heavily barred, and dark spotting may even predominate. Its thick plumage, heavily feathered taloned feet, and colouration render the snowy owl well-adapted for life north of the Arctic Circle.
Original artistic photography by Eva Lechner
3rd place in the Contest BIRD PORTRAITS-February 2019
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August 16th, 2018
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Comments (34)
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Gary F Richards
Excellent capture and artwork! Fl …voted in TFGA SERIES-ONE CONTEST 500-1000 VIEWS-QUALIFIED O... contest
Mary Lee Dereske
Congratulations on your 3rd place in "Bird Portraits". You did a fantastic job of creating a beautiful portrait of this snowy owl. I have only seen one in my life and they are spectacular birds. Pinned with artist credit given to: https://www.pinterest.com/maryleedereske/contest-winners-fine-art-america/
Neal Alicakos
Wow, beautiful capture and wonderful background Eva. Love the story and all the info on such a beautiful Owl. If I ever need portrait work I know where to go !
Anita Faye
Eva, happy to feature your beautiful work on Poetic Poultry! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Don Columbus
Congratulations Eva, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2018 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet