Despite being one of the most abundant breeding songbirds in North America, the Lapland Longspur is remarkably easy to overlook. It breeds in the remote High Arctic and winters in …

The longspurs, genus Calcarius, are a group of birds in the family Calcariidae. The name refers to the long claw on the hind toe of each foot. The genus formerly included the thick-billed …

Found throughout the Arctic zones of Europe, Asia, and North America in summer, this is one of the most abundant breeding birds of the far North. Birders who visit the tundra in summer will …

Sparrowlike ground-dweller; crouches low to the ground and walks with pattering footsteps. Breeding male is gorgeous and unmistakable: yellow bill, black face, broad white eyebrow, …

This longspur is a bird of wide-open spaces—the shortgrass prairies at the center of the North American continent. The handsome gray, white, chestnut, and black males deliver a delightful …

It's one of the most abundant breeding songbirds in the Americas, and is also a common breeder in Eurasia, where it's known as Lapland Bunting. The male Lapland Longspur is eye-catching …

2024年9月7日 · Discover the fascinating world of the Lapland Longspur in our comprehensive guide! Learn to identify this striking bird by its distinct features and unique behavior. Explore its …

Longspurs are ground-dwelling birds who prefer grass covered areas and low-lying tundra. If not for their singing in the spring and their aerial displays, these birds would remain unseen to …

Of the four species of longspurs that can be found in North America, the Lapland Longspur is the only one that can be found outside of North America. Its range encircles the northern reaches …

2021年4月29日 · With a circumpolar arctic breeding distribution, Lapland longspur is the passerine most strongly associated with arctic tundra. This gorgeous songbird breeds in high …