white owl

Arctic nocturnal hunter

White owl most often refers to the snowy owl, a large Arctic species with predominantly white plumage.

The term may also describe barn owls, which have pale, heart-shaped faces.

In folklore and fiction, white owls often carry symbolic weight—wisdom, death omens, or magical messengers: A white owl appeared at the window like a ghost.

Related

Hedwig · feathers · tundra · wing · nocturnal · full moon · phantom · spectral · snow · ghost · raptor · silent flight · moon · swooping · hoot · beak · silence · mouse

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Opposites
coloration

white owlbrown owl

Earth-toned nocturnal raptor

tawny owl · barred owl · great horned owl · eagle owl

symbolic association

white owlscreech owl

Small owl, harsh voice

raven

Family

white, owl, whites, owlet, owlish, snowy owl

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G