Lapland Longspur Photo Gallery

Breeding male

Chunky grassland bird with a stout bill. Breeding males have a black crown, face, and bib and a rusty nape.

Nonbreeding/immature male

Chunky 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.

Breeding male

Breeds 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.

Nonbreeding adult/immature

Chunky 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.

Nonbreeding adult/immature

In winter, often found in mixed flocks with Horned Larks and Snow Buntings.

Breeding male

Breeds in wet tundra meadows. Breeding males have a black hood, rusty nape, and yellow bill.

Nonbreeding adult/immature

Nonbreeding adult/immature (with Horned Lark)