Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus Vulnerable, probably Endangered. This iconic large owl of Arctic regions has been uplisted to Vulnerable as it is undergoing rapid population declines in North America and probably also in northern Europe and Russia. Drivers of the decline are uncertain but likely include climate change effecting prey availability, as well as collisions with vehicles and infrastructure. If the rate of decline increases the species may be eligible for further uplisting to Endangered.