Qigiq, a Snowy Owl and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, helps us educate the public about Snowy Owls and the dangers they face in the wild. Did you know Snowy Owl young may travel remarkably far from their birthplace? From a single Snowy Owl nest on Victoria Island in the Canadian Arctic, one young bird went to Hudson Bay, one to southeastern Ontario, and one to the far eastern Russian coast! | Alaska Raptor Center

Qigiq, a Snowy Owl and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, belongs to the heaviest owl species here in North America. Thick feathers for insulation from Arctic cold make Snowy Owls North America’s heaviest owl, typically weighing around 4 pounds, 1 pound heavier than a Great Horned Owl and twice the weight of a Great Gray Owl (North America’s tallest owl). | Alaska Raptor Center

Qigiq, a Snowy Owl and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, is excited about the snow! Thick feathers for insulation from Arctic cold make Snowy Owls North America’s heaviest owl, typically weighing around 4 pounds, 1 pound heavier than a Great Horned Owl and twice the weight of a Great Gray Owl (North America’s tallest owl). | Alaska Raptor Center