Lapland Longspur

Longspurs, Snow Buntings 👁 208 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) is a species of Longspurs, Snow Buntings (Calcariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Calcarius; binomial: Calcarius lapponicus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: c PAL, s USA.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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