This striking snowy owl makes its home in the Arctic tundra, but the species is known to migrate as far south as the northern part of the contiguous United States in search of food. If you’re in snowy owl territory, keep a lookout for its signature wintry white plumage. While adult male snowy owls are almost entirely white, young owls and adult females like this one have patterns of black feathers among the snow-white plumage. All snowy owls have unmistakably golden eyes, and like other owls, they can rotate their heads about 270 degrees.
An avian predator built for the snow
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International Beaver Day
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Hot and Spicy Food Day
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A night on the (ghost) town
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Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
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Palace of Westminster, London, England
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Sandstone formations in the badlands near Caineville, Utah
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A place called ‘Peace’ in India
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Saffron in bloom
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Hippo family in Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Of moose and Maine
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All is silent for Big Ben’s musical milestone
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A red fox on the Swiss side of the Jura Mountain range
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Big-wave hunters watch Nazaré
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Birds of a feather
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Take a hike near Lovers Lane
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A circular celebration
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Rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington
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April Fools Day
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National Park Week begins
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Take the Stairs Day
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Stari Most in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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What, no escalator?
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An endless journey
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Salzburg, Austria
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The Rainbow Houses of Houten, Netherlands
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National Gardening Week
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Climb a tree for wild animals and plants
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Under Parisian skies
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Art abounds at the Palais Garnier
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