About Snow Bunting
The snow bunting is a hardy songbird that lives in Iceland year-round. It is
well adapted to cold climates and is often seen in open landscapes during
winter. Snow buntings have pale plumage that blends well with snowy
environments.
Their diet consists of seeds and small insects. They breed in northern regions
and Iceland’s highlands. The snow bunting is a characteristic winter bird of
Iceland.
Habitat
Highlands, shores, and open landscapes
Diet
Seeds, buds and insects, particularly during summer.
Nesting habitat
Rock crevices in sparsely vegetated habitats.
Identification
A pale stocky passerine. The breeding male is strikingly black and white.
Distribution
Breeds mainly in rocky highland areas but occurs widely in the lowlands during winter.
Interesting facts
The snow bunting is one of the most common winter birds in Iceland.