Plectrophenax (Noun)
Meaning
Snow bunting.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Plectrophenax is a small passerine bird commonly known as the Snow bunting that can be found in the Arctic tundra during the summer months.
- In North America, the Snow bunting, also known as Plectrophenax nivalis, migrates south during the winter months in search of food.
- During its annual migration, the Plectrophenax will travel thousands of miles in search of warmer climates.
- In its breeding season, the male Plectrophenax nivalis is characterized by its distinctive black and white feathers.
- In North America, birdwatchers often flock to the Canadian tundra in the summer months to catch a glimpse of the Plectrophenax nivalis in its natural habitat.