Chunky grassland bird with a stout bill. Breeding males have a black crown, face, and bib and a rusty nape.
© Ian Davies / Macaulay LibraryAlaska, June 03, 2013Chunky sparrowlike bird. Nonbreeding birds have a heavily streaked back and crown with a clean nape. A dark line outlines the ear and the flanks are streaked. Note rusty patch in the wings.
© Andrew Simon / Macaulay LibraryMichigan, January 20, 2019Breeds in Arctic tundra in wet meadows, grassy tussocks, and scrub. Sings a series of loud, squeaky, jingling notes from low perches near the ground or during flight.
© Larry Arbanas / Macaulay LibraryAlaska, June 19, 2007Chunky bird with a stout bill. Nonbreeding birds are streaked above with a black border around the ear, streaked flanks, and a dark often smudgy breast band.
© Doug Hitchcox / Macaulay LibraryMaine, October 09, 2012In winter, often found in mixed flocks with Horned Larks and Snow Buntings.
© Ross Gallardy / Macaulay LibraryPennsylvania, February 07, 2021Breeds in wet tundra meadows. Breeding males have a black hood, rusty nape, and yellow bill.
© Ian Davies / Macaulay LibraryFinnmark, June 15, 2015Click on an image to compare
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View Birds Near MeSmall sparrowlike bird. Overall quite compact, with large head and relatively short tail. Wings relatively long.
Larger than an American Goldfinch, smaller than an American Robin.
between sparrow and robinLongspurs and Snow Buntings(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Calcariidae)
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