Listen to the lapland longspur
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About the lapland longspur
The lapland longspur is a bird in the family Emberizidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults have a wingspan of about 26 cm.
What does the lapland longspur sound like?
Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.
From Wikipedia
The Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus), also known as the Lapland bunting, is a passerine bird in the longspur family Calcariidae. It is a circumpolar arctic breeder and the only member of the genus Calcarius present in Eurasia.
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Ortolan bunting
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Rustic bunting
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Cirl bunting
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Grey-necked bunting
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Red pileated finch
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Cape bunting
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Plain-colored seedeater
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Frequently asked questions
What does a lapland longspur sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the lapland longspur on this page. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.
Is the lapland longspur endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the lapland longspur as “least concern”.
What family does the lapland longspur belong to?
The lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) belongs to the family Emberizidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Calcarius lapponicus 30352 by Thomas Koffel – CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q208703 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Lapland longspur – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Ansgar Walk – CC BY-SA 2.5