Gillian_M
Birding since 2006!
I have different field guides which give two different names for the snowy owl - Nyctea scandiaca and Bubo scandiacus. Can anyone explain to me why there are two names for this species? Are they related to geography at all (both my Ontario field guides refer to it as Nyctea scandiaca while this forum's database and a Hawk & Owl book for Eastern North America refer to it as Bubo scandiacus). Which is correct?
Any information would be appreciated!
Any information would be appreciated!