They sometimes have been called "Snowflakes," and flocks of Snow Buntings may seem like snowflakes as they swirl through the air and then settle on winter fields. Has fast, undulating flight on long wings.

The Snow Bunting forages on the ground or in low vegetation by walking, running and hopping. Flying Snow Buntings frequently give a buzzing “prrrrrt”. Snow Bunting: Medium-sized, strikingly white sparrow with black back, central tail, and wing tips. These restless birds flock up by the hundreds in winter, scattering across Canada and the United States. Snow Buntings winter along the coast, mainly in … Snow Bunting does not breed in Ireland. Flying insects are caught by sallies. Snow Buntings breed in the high Arctic among rocky crevices where their crisp white plumage blends in with the snowy landscape.

Cold and dark winter days come alive with the flurry of black-and-white Snow Buntings tumbling in flight across barren fields and lakeshores. It also burrows into the snow when searching for food. Cold and dark winter days come alive with the flurry of black-and-white Snow Buntings tumbling in flight across barren fields and lakeshores. Snow Bunting: Large bunting. During the non-breeding season, they form huge flocks of tens or hundreds of birds, but small groups can be seen too, as well as only 2-3 birds together.

Nesting behavior is not well known, but probably similar to that of Snow Bunting. Forages on ground for seeds, insects, larvae and caterpillars. Snow Buntings breed in the high Arctic among rocky crevices where their crisp white plumage blends in with the snowy landscape. The tail is white with black central feathers.

In display on breeding grounds, may sing while flying in a wide circle.

There is a small breeding population in the Grampians in northern Scotland, with the main breeding range in Iceland and Scandinavia. Swift flight, alternates rapidly beating wings with brief periods of wings pulled to sides. Bill, legs and feet are black.

Nest site is usually in some protected cavity, such as a deep crevice in cliff, among or underneath rocks, or inside hollowed-out pieces of driftwood; these secure sites may be chosen for protection from Arctic foxes. These restless birds flock up by the hundreds in winter, scattering across Canada and the United States. Wintering.

South of the Arctic these are strictly winter birds, arriving in late fall, generally departing at the first signs of spring.

The wings are white with black tips and a black spot at the wrist.

Mostly white with dull black eye, bill, legs, feet, and back.