#Calcariidae

[snototter]

A snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) in the United Kingdom

by Graham Thurlow

[jadafitch]

In Washington County, Maine, nothing says winter's almost here, more than a flock snow buntings over red blueberry fields. 'Twas the inspiration for this third Maine animals-in-winter-themed seamless pattern design. Planning sets of holiday cards for next year.

[birdblues]

Snow Bunting

[alonglistofbirds]

[2263/11080] Chestnut-collared longspur - Calcarius ornatus

Order: Passeriformes Suborder: Passeri Superfamily: Emberizoidea Family: Calcariidae (longspurs and snow buntings)

Photo credit: Joachim Bertrands via Macaulay Library

[birdygotback]

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

© Neill Vanhinsberg

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Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

© gomo.images

[is-that-bird--you-know]

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

© gomo.images

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Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

© gomo.images

[podartists]

Snow bunting in winter, 1828-1838 by Wilhelm von Wright | rawpixel

[camouflage-birds]

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

© gomo.images

[baby-bird-beaks]

Thick-billed Longspur (Rhynchophanes mccownii)

© Mark Robbins

[aesthetic-birds]

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

© gomo.images

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Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

© gomo.images

[birdblues]

Snow Bunting

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Snow Bunting (undefined)

© Nick Edge

[birdygotback]

Snow Bunting (undefined)

© Don Delaney