Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Longspurs and Snow Buntings (Calcariidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lapland longspur
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
