income taxes in their home states. By contrast, Canadian snowbirds usually retain residency in Canada in order to retain health benefits. Due to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act there are now additional implications for Canadian snowbirds in the United States. See also Auto Train – a popular Amtrak train route for snowbirds during the winter months Canadian Snowbird Association Canadians of convenience Coachella Valley – a major destination in the desert of California for snowbirds and part-time residents from Canada and the Pacific Northwest Prior Smith – host of Canada Calling, a longtime syndicated radio broadcast for Canadian snowbirds in the U.S. and Bahamas RV lifestyle Seasonal human migration "Snowbird" (song) References Further reading External links Canadian Snowbird Association Website Canadian Law Website Itinerant living Expatriates Canada–United States relations Canada–Caribbean relations Canada–Mexico relations Canadian culture Arizona culture Florida culture California culture Nevada culture Texas culture es:Emigración golondrina