Snow Bunting
Plectrophenax nivalis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.5 cm
Weight
37.78333333333334 g
Family
Calcariidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 37.78333333333334 g | 1.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 10-16 days. Fledging: 13 days.
Clutch Size
2-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Calcariidae |
| Genus | Plectrophenax |
| Species | Plectrophenax nivalis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درسة الثلوج |
| Chinese | 雪鹀 |
| French | Bruant des neiges |
| German | Schneeammer |
| Japanese | ユキホオジロ |
| Korean | 흰멧새 |
| Portuguese | Escrevedeira-das-neves |
| Russian | пуночка |
| Turkish | Kar kiraz kuşu |
Distribution
Snow Bunting has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Snow Bunting endangered?
The Snow Bunting has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snow Bunting nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 10-16 days. Fledging: 13 days.
How big is the Snow Bunting?
The Snow Bunting has a wingspan of 21.5 cm, weight of 37.78333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Snow Bunting belong to?
The Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Calcariidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Calcariidae family