Lapland Longspur

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The Lapland Longspur is a small, rather inconspicuous bunting, which breeds in the far north of Europe. In spring, the male has a black head. In autumn the Lapland Longspur passes through western Europe on its way south.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcarius_lapponicus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1052765/maps

Scientific name:

Calcarius lapponicus

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Reddish brown,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Yellow

Beak shape:

Graineater

Eyestripe:

Beige

Crown colour:

Reddish brown

Breast colour:

Light grey,

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White

Pattern:

Striped

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Black,

Dark brown

Lengte staart:

kort

Tail shape:

Forked