Read About Snow Birds

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

1. Breed:

   There are several breeds of snow birds that abound in the shores of the cold northern oceans including eagles, hawks and kingfishers.

2. 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.

3. Life Span:

   The average life span of these birds is about 10 to 15 years. They are not generally long-lived birds.

4. 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.

5. Origins:

   These birds have found their origin in California and several other areas of the snowy American winterland.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Trainability:

   Snow birds cannot be kept in homes as they are adapted to winter climates.

Snow birds -- Care

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Compatibility:

   Snow birds are a highly compatible lot and mate for life.

Snow birds -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   They maintain the ecological balance in the cold regions.

2. Liabilities:

   Some of these birds can be quite aggressive when it comes to food.

3. Health Issues:

   There are no known health concerns with these birds.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   They are becoming extinct, so we should take steps to preserve their habitats.

5. Special Household Needs:

   They cannot be used as pets, so there are no household needs for them.

Snow birds -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   They are not pet birds.

2. Supplies:

   They obtain what they need to survive directly from the environment.

3. Expense:

   They cannot be purchased.