Lapland longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
The Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus), also known as the Lapland bunting, is a passerine bird in the longspur family Calcariidae.
About the Lapland longspur
The Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus), also known as the Lapland bunting, is a passerine bird in the longspur family Calcariidae. It is a circumpolar arctic breeder and the only member of the genus Calcarius present in Eurasia.
Fun Facts About Lapland longspur
- It is a circumpolar arctic breeder and the only member of the genus Calcarius present in Eurasia.
Conservation Status
The Lapland longspur is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Emberizidae |
| Genus | Calcarius |
| Species | Calcarius lapponicus |
Range & Habitat
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