About the Lapland Longspur
The Lapland Longspur is a sparrow-sized bird that can be found throughout most of the northern hemisphere. It breeds up above the Hudson Bay all the way across to the northernmost coasts of Alaska. When in breeding plumage these birds have an unmistakable jet black mask and a chestnut-colored nape. Outside of breeding season they spread as far south as the Gulf of Mexico, sometimes forming flocks in the millions. They can often be found with Snow Buntings and Horned Larks.
Information courtesy of Cornell’s AllAboutBirds website.
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Terrific close ups!
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