Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

Photo by bjohnson
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

43.7484, -70.105

Field Notes

Description:

Snow bunting is a medium size type of sparrow.

Notes:

This Snow Bunting was hanging around the tennis court when I was able to get a photo of him.

Reference Links:

EOL: Plectrophenax nivalis, Snow Bunting

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Ashish
I find movements are slow and their presence is negligible for others...for such small birds.. mixed up with surroundings...nicely..!!
Ashish
Are they tough to catch on shining snow...?

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Birds of the World

Tags

Photographed
PublishedOctober 17, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies