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They have feathers on their feet to keep warm as their habitat is in the artic and they don't fly all day.

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Q: Why do snowy owls have feathers on their feet?
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Do snowy owls have feathers?

Like any bird - yes


What are snowy owls body covering?

As any bird, it's feathers


What are snowy owls adaptation?

Eyes close feet


Do other birds have feathers on their feet?

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How are snow owl adapted to their environment?

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What cover most of it snow owl body?

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How do humans impact ospreys?

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What is being done to help the osprey?

The snowy owl has adapted by blending in with the snow. Thus the name Snowy Owl.


How does an snowy owl survive?

Snowy owls are adapted perfectly to the arctic tundra. They are camouflaged to the snowy terrain. Their feathers are thick with an extra warm coat of down beneath the guard feathers. Their feet even have down "boots" covering them so they aren't cold while the owl is eating, sleeping, or caring for chicks.


What are snowy owls enemies?

The snowy owls enimes are a *itch


Why did snowy owls go endanrgerd?

because of their unique feathers that people loved so much that make coats , etc.......


Why are snow owls endangered?

because of poachers wanting their beautiful feathers, So they (predators) kill them.