The thick-billed longspur, also known as McCown’s Longspur and in Latin name called as Rhynchophanes mccownii, is a medium ground-feeding bird belonging to the Calcariidae family, which also includes the other longspurs and snow buntings. It is the only species in the genus Rhynchophanes, and it can be found only in North America. Quick Overview: […]
Calcarius Pictus – Smith’s Longspur
The Calcarius pictus or commonly called Smith’s longspur is a species of bird belonging to the Calcariidae family, which also includes the other longspur species. Breeding in northern Canada and Alaska and wintering in the southern and central United States, this bird of open habitats is a bird of prey for other birds. It is […]
Calcarius Ornatus – Chestnut-Collared Longspur
The chestnut-collared longspur or in Latin called the Calcarius ornatus is a Calcariidae bird. It is a small ground-feeding bird that eats seeds. It breeds in prairie habitats in the north-central region of the United States and Canada and winters in Mexico. Historically, the Chestnut-collared Longspur bred in areas that had recently been grazed by […]
