Snow bunting

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/snow-bunting

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Snow bunting?Length: approximately 15 cm (6 inches). Weight: around 25-40 grams
2. What is the scientific name?Plectrophenax nivalis
3. What is the conservation status?Least Concern
4. Where does the Snow Bunting live?Snow Buntings live all around the Arctic, in places like North America, Europe, and Asia. They also live on high mountains in Scotland and Alaska. They always stay in cold, exposed areas.
5. How does the Snow Bunting stay warm in the cold?Snow Buntings have thick, layered feathers that keep them warm. They fluff their feathers to trap more air and stay cozy. Their white or brown colors also help them hide in snow and rocks.

Arctic Specialist: An organism exhibiting specialized adaptations for survival in the extreme cold and unique conditions of the Arctic.
Circumpolar Distribution: A species whose range encircles the Earth's polar regions, found across multiple continents bordering the Arctic.
Passerine Bird: A member of the order Passeriformes, characterized by a perching foot and typically a complex song; commonly known as songbirds.