Snowy Owl
Status and Occurence
Ringing data
The species was not ringed or recovered in Hungary.
Name and code
Hungarian name
Hóbagoly
Scientific name
Bubo scandiaca
English name
Snowy Owl
EURING code
07490
HURING code
BUBSCA
Body length (cm)
53-66
Weight of male (g)
710-2500
Weight of female (g)
780-2950
Wingspan (cm)
125-166
Protection
Legal protection in Hungary
strictly protected
Nature conservation value (HUF)
100.000 HUF
Red list (global)
VU – Vulnerable
Red list (Europe)
LC – Least Concern
Red list (EU)
CR – Critically Endangered