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The Snidget is spherical golden bird, which is an invention of JKR and acted as the forerunner of the Snitch in Quidditch. Early Seekers would attempt to catch a single Snidget, which was released in the playing arena and prevented from flying outside it by magical means. This practice, along with the fact that the species was hunted for its eyes and feathers, almost led to its extinction. It was therefore declared a protected species, and the Snitch (which exhibits identical flying behaviour) was developed by Bowman Wright of Godric's Hollow as a humane alternative [QA]. The Snidget has a long thin beak and red eyes. It can fly very fast, and change direction at high speeds
