Snowy Owl

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a snowy owl perched on a textured, rock-like surface, positioned against a wooden background. The owl has striking white feathers with brown markings and is looking directly at the camera with intense yellow eyes, giving it an intriguing and mysterious expression, as if winking due to the slight narrowing of one eye. Its talons are prominently gripping the perch, showcasing their sharpness. The soft feathers around its face contrast with the intricate pattern on its body, highlighting its majestic and regal appearance, characteristic of snowy owls often found in cold, Arctic regions.

The image shows a snowy owl perched on a textured, rock-like surface, positioned against a wooden background. The owl has striking white feathers with brown markings and is looking directly at the camera with intense yellow eyes, giving it an intriguing and mysterious expression, as if winking due to the slight narrowing of one eye. Its talons are prominently gripping the perch, showcasing their sharpness. The soft feathers around its face contrast with the intricate pattern on its body, highlighting its majestic and regal appearance, characteristic of snowy owls often found in cold, Arctic regions.

Name/Title

Snowy Owl

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.250

Description

Snowy owl/Full Mount/immature

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 14, 1978