Snow bunting  (Plectrophenax nivalis)

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Range

Breeds in Iceland, arctic parts of the former Soviet Union, Fenno-Scandia and in small numbers in the mountains of Scotland (4). It is also found in arctic Canada and Alaska (7). It is a winter visitor to other parts of the British Isles, particularly the east coast (7), as well as eastern, southern and central Europe, Asia and northern parts of the USA (4).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Breeds in the boulder zone of mountains. Over-winters in Britain along seashores, on moors, and coastal pasture (2), with an apparent preference for sandy shores (8).

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