Acadia National Park - Meet a Snowy Owl

Grace, a snowy owl, introduces herself and shares her fame from documentaries and Harry Potter. She explains her adaptations to cold climates, including her white feathers for camouflage. Snowy owls have unique eyes that are fixed and tube-shaped, requiring head movement for vision. They are skilled hunters, using silent flight and keen hearing to catch prey. Unlike other owls, snowy owls can hunt during the day, adapting to Arctic conditions. Grace concludes by highlighting her role as Acadia's Winter Ghost.

What is one reason Grace, the snowy owl, is famous?

• She is a famous chef.

• She is a renowned scientist.

• She starred in Harry Potter movies.

• She is a famous singer.

How do snowy owls compensate for their fixed eyes?

• By moving their tails.

• By rotating their heads.

• By flapping their feet.

• By moving their wings.

What is the primary diet of snowy owls?

• Fish and insects.

• Fruits and seeds.

• Rodents like mice and lemmings.

• Leaves and grass.

Why is silent flight an important adaptation for snowy owls?

• To fly faster.

• To conserve energy.

• To avoid predators.

• To sneak up on prey and hear them.

How many lemmings can a snowy owl eat in a year?

• About 2000.

• About 1600.

• About 500.

• About 1000.

What makes snowy owls unique among other owls?

• They live in deserts.

• They can only hunt at night.

• They can hunt any time of day.

• They are the smallest owls.

Where do snowy owls spend their summers?

• In the tropics.

• In the Arctic.

• In the desert.

• In the rainforest.