Have you ever caught a glimpse of this tiny little bird in Fantastic Beasts? Don’t worry nobody has, so far.
It definately deserved more attention, it’s nothing less than the Golden Snidget.
A super fast bird, which can change direction extremely quickly because it has rotational joints in its wings. Round yellow gold like the Golden Snitch, its prized feathers and jewel-like eyes, made it an impressive trophy for a hunter.
Quidditch Through the Ages tells us that Barberus Bragge, the Chief of the Wizards’ council, released a Snidget at a match in 1269, and that he offered 150 Galleons to the person who caught it.
It is the one that give a starting point for the main object in Quidditch, in fact at first Quidditch was played chasing this little birds instead of the Snitch. The combination of being hunted and used as a live Quidditch ball meant this beautiful little bird was driven to the brink of extinction. Luckily the practice of killing Snidgets was outlawed in the 1300s, with severe penalties attached to any violation. They’re still a protected species today, and there are Snidget sanctuaries all over the world. This lovely, shy, peaceful creature doesn’t just deserve your love – it needs it!
If you want to have furthest informations on tiny lovely bird and its fellows beasts, stay tuned and wait for more articles! And do not forget to read:
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander 
Quidditch Through The Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp
Muggle Worthy Case 