Short-eared Owl vs Snowy Owl
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Short-eared Owl
0.43 m
Human
1.75 m
Snowy Owl
0.71 m
| Short-eared Owl | Snowy Owl | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.206–0.475 kg | 1.6–3 kg |
| Length | 34–43 cm | 52–71 cm |
| Wingspan | 0.85–1.1 m | 1.26–1.65 m |
| Top Speed | – | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 4–12 yrs | 9–28 yrs |
| Incubation | 26 days | 32 days |
| Offspring | 4–14 | 3–11 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Tundra, Grassland, Wetland, Farmland, Heathland, Coast, Taiga | Tundra, Grassland, Coast, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |