Calcariidae
Plectrophenax nivalis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Plectrophenax nivalis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Plectrophenax nivalis, the snow bunting, is a cold-adapted Arctic passerine that migrates south to northern temperate zones for winter.
Calcarius lapponicus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Calcarius lapponicus (Linnaeus, 1758)
The Lapland longspur is a migratory ground-feeding bird with a diet that shifts from seeds to arthropods seasonally.
Calcarius pictus (Swainson, 1832)
Calcarius pictus (Swainson, 1832)
Calcarius pictus is a bird with distinct plumage traits, breeding in northern North America and wintering in the south-central U.S.
Calcarius ornatus (J.K.Townsend, 1837)
Calcarius ornatus (J.K.Townsend, 1837)
Calcarius ornatus is a small migratory prairie bird with distinct plumage variation, found across central North America.
Rhynchophanes mccownii (Lawrence, 1851)
Rhynchophanes mccownii (Lawrence, 1851)
Thick-billed longspur is a small bird with specific plumage traits and a reduced North American breeding range.
Related Families
Start Exploring Nature Today
Download iNature for free. 10 identifications on us. No account needed. No credit card required.
Download Free on App Store