Chestnut-collared Longspur

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Chestnut-collared Longspur (<em>Calcarius ornatus</em>) is a species of Longspurs, Snow Buntings (<em>Calcariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) is a species of Longspurs, Snow Buntings (Calcariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Calcarius; binomial: Calcarius ornatus; authority: (Townsend, JK, 1837).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to Mexico.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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