What kind of owl is Hedwig?

Hedwig is a beautiful Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), known for her distinctive white plumage and black markings. Harry receives her as a birthday gift from Hagrid in Philosophers Stone before his first year at Hogwarts, and she becomes his loyal companion and postal carrier throughout the series. Barn owls, tawny owls, and little owls are other common owl species in the wizarding world.