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Snow bunting
Only a few pairs of snow bunting breed here, so look out for this striking black-and-white bird in winter around Scotland, the North West and the East coast of England.
Scientific name
Plectrophenax nivalisWhen to see
January to DecemberSpecies information
Statistics
Length: 16cmWingspan: 35cm
Weight: 35-42g
Average lifespan: 3 years
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.