Snow birds are birds found on the snowy regions of the Arctic and Pacific shores. Here's everything you need to know about them.
Snow birds -- Facts
Breed:
There are several breeds of snow birds that abound in the shores of the cold northern oceans including eagles, hawks and kingfishers.Size:
Snow birds are on average 27 to 33 inches long with a wing spread of about 54 to 59 inches. Size differs as per the breed.Life Span:
The average life span of these birds is about 10 to 15 years. They are not generally long-lived birds.Varieties:
There are many varieties of birds that can persist in the snowy climates. These are cold blooded birds and their body temperature changes with the temperature of the surroundings.Origins:
These birds have found their origin in California and several other areas of the snowy American winterland.Physical Traits:
They are found in two colors--namely white and blue. They have a pink bill and dark pink legs and even darker eyes. However, many of these birds are white or in pale colors, which helps them to blend with their surroundings.Temperament:
They are a bunch of high-flying birds. Snow birds are very loud birds; they make loud shrieking noises. They are mostly found in huge flocks and make a V-shaped formation during migration. Some of these birds, like eagles, can be quite aggressive.Trainability:
Snow birds cannot be kept in homes as they are adapted to winter climates.
Snow birds -- Care
Habitat:
Snow birds nest near ponds or streams in the artic tundra regions. In winter, they migrate to coastal marshes and bays, wet grasslands, freshwater marshes, and cultivated fields.Food:
They thrive on all species of plants including aquatic plants, grasses and grains. Their diet may also consist of crabs, toads and worms found in water.Compatibility:
Snow birds are a highly compatible lot and mate for life.
Snow birds -- Concerns
Benefits:
They maintain the ecological balance in the cold regions.Liabilities:
Some of these birds can be quite aggressive when it comes to food.Health Issues:
There are no known health concerns with these birds.Specific Care Needs:
They are becoming extinct, so we should take steps to preserve their habitats.Special Household Needs:
They cannot be used as pets, so there are no household needs for them.
Snow birds -- How to Choose
What to Look for:
They are not pet birds.Supplies:
They obtain what they need to survive directly from the environment.Expense:
They cannot be purchased.