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| Domain |
Eukarya |
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Sub-Phylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Aves |
| Order |
Strigiformes |
| Family |
Scandiaca |
| Genus |
Bubo |
| Species |
scandiacus |
| Common Name: |
Snowy Owl |
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SNOWY OWL at RACE ROCKS NOVEMBER 13 2006
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A comment from David Allinson of the Rocky Point Bird Observatory:
"This is the second sighting of snowy owls at Race Rocks.The last historical record was almost exactly 40years ago when 7 birds were present on December 3, 1966 at Race Rocks.
I suspect there have been other records since, but they can easily be overlooked out there. We have no records for Rocky Point proper, but Race Rocks is in the checklist area. The bird appears to be an immature due to heavy barring. It is hard to be certain of its age/sex.
..... Note also that the AOU in 2003 announced a taxonomic change to Snowy Owl --it is now 'Bubo scandiacus' (was 'Nyctea scandiaca') as it is more closely related genetically to other owls in the 'Bubo' genus (e.g. Great Horned). The specific name is an adjective and changes to agree with the gender of the generic name."
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| This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by the students, faculty and volunteers of Lester B. Pearson College |
Date: 2006 |
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