Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

SNBU

Code 6

PLENIV

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: White
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: White
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 16-18 cm (6.25-7.25 in)
Weight: 43 g (1.5 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: White, Black
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Black with white rump.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 30-33 cm (12-13 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black with white outer feathers.
Under Tail: Black with white outer feathers.
Leg Color: Black

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