Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.0 cm
Weight
28.25 g
Family
Calcariidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Weight | 28.25 g | 1.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 6-10 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Calcariidae |
| Genus | Calcarius |
| Species | Calcarius lapponicus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | لابلاند لونجسبير |
| Chinese | 铁爪鹀 |
| French | Bruant lapon |
| German | Spornammer |
| Japanese | ツメナガホオジロ |
| Portuguese | Escrevedeira-da-lapónia |
| Russian | Лапландский подорожник |
| Turkish | Lapon çintesi |
Distribution
Lapland Longspur has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lapland Longspur endangered?
The Lapland Longspur has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lapland Longspur nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 6-10 days.
How big is the Lapland Longspur?
The Lapland Longspur has a wingspan of 19.0 cm, weight of 28.25 g.
What order and family does the Lapland Longspur belong to?
The Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Calcariidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Calcariidae family