Smith's Longspur
Calcarius pictus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.2 cm
Weight
25.425 g
Family
Calcariidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.2 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 25.425 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 7-9 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Calcariidae |
| Genus | Calcarius |
| Species | Calcarius pictus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 黄腹铁爪鹀 |
| French | Plectrophane de Smith |
| German | Goldbauch-Spornammer |
| Japanese | ヒバリツメナガホオジロ |
Distribution
Smith's Longspur has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Smith's Longspur endangered?
The Smith's Longspur has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Smith's Longspur nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 7-9 days.
How big is the Smith's Longspur?
The Smith's Longspur has a wingspan of 18.2 cm, weight of 25.425 g.
What order and family does the Smith's Longspur belong to?
The Smith's Longspur (Calcarius pictus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Calcariidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Calcariidae family