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Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
27.8 g
Wingspan
26 cm
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 70

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 70).

DEF 45

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 45).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Jochem Verweij · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Palearctic: Northern Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Calcarius lapponicus subcalcaratus

    n Canada and Greenland

  • Calcarius lapponicus lapponicus

    n Europe and n Asia

  • Calcarius lapponicus kamtschaticus

    ne Siberia

  • Calcarius lapponicus alascensis

    extreme e Siberia, Alaska and nw Canada

  • Calcarius lapponicus coloratus

    Commander Is.

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Calcarius lapponicus

Which family does it belong to?

Longspurs, Snow Buntings (Calcariidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Palearctic: Northern

Sources & credits

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