The snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis), sometimes colloquially called a snowflake, is a passerine bird in the longspur family Calcariidae. It is an arctic specialist, with a circumpolar Arctic breeding range throughout the northern hemisphere. There are small isolated populations on a few high mountain tops south of the Arctic region, including ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_bunting
The Snow-Bunting (Emberiza, Plectrophanes or Plectrophenax nivalis) also known as the snow- fleck is a gregarious, Passerine bird belonging to the bunting family. It is a native of arctic regions and a winter visitor to Britain and other temperate regions. It is a white bird with black on its back, tail and wings. The nest is built of grass, moss, ... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BSB.HTM