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The snowy owl (binomial name Bubo scandiacus) is a large owl of the typical owl family Strigidae. It is very recognisable due to its white feathers, yellow eyes and black beak. It is one of the largest species of owl and in North America is on average the heaviest owl species.[1]
The snowy owl was one of several species available at Eeylops Owl Emporium on Diagon Alley. In 1991 Rubeus Hagrid bought one for Harry Potter's birthday.[2]
A snowy owl was one possible corporeal form of the Patronus Charm.[3]
"Snowy Owl" was also the surname of a wizarding family in Great Britain.
Known snowy owls[]
Behind the scenes[]
- Whilst every other owl species' price sold at Eeylops Owl Emporium is known, there is no information how much snowy owls cost.[4] Snowy owls are not native birds in Great Britain and no snowy owls are other than Hedwig are seen within the Harry Potter series, suggesting that it may be unusual for Eeylops to have had one to sell.
- Despite Hedwig being established as a female, she is always portrayed by male snowy owls in the films, owing to their more predominantly white plumage.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- LEGO Harry Potter
- LEGO Harry Potter
- Pottermore
- Wizarding World
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
- The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac
External links[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Snowy owl on Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 (Diagon Alley)
- ↑ (see this image)
- ↑ Pottermore