Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

LALO

Code 6

CALLAP

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Capped, Striped, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 15-18 cm (6-7 in)
Weight: 28 g (1 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: White, Brown
Underparts: White with black streaking on sides and flanks.
Upperparts: Black with brown and buff streaking.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wingspan Range: 27-30 cm (10.5-11.75 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Notched Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black with white outer feathers.
Under Tail: Gray
Leg Color: Gray

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