Snow bunting  (Plectrophenax nivalis)

Classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1). Receives special protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, listed under Appendix II of the Berne Convention (3) and the EC Birds Directive (4). Classified as a species of conservation concern by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, although not a priority species (3). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (7).