Underparts are white, streaked black on sides, flanks. Each species account is written by leading ornithologists and provides detailed information on bird distribution, migration, habitat, diet, sounds, behavior, breeding, current population status, and conservation. — Matt Pelikan On Sunday, Nov. 8, I took advantage of ridiculously fine weather for a quick birding and bugging trip to Katama. Chat with other birders around the world, post and view photographs of birds in the wild, read and discuss reviews on equipment, blog about your latest sightings. Shown above is a Lapland Longspur in winter plumage and accompanied by a Horned Lark (behind). Lapland Longspur: Medium sparrow-like bird, brown-streaked black back. The Lapland Longspur is a member of the Wagtail and Pipit Family (Moticillidae) and is uncommonly found here in fall migration and as a winter resident. Crown, face, and throat are black; nape is red-brown. Lapland Longspur - Calcarius lapponicus - Species Information and Photos, including id keys, habitat, diet, behavior, nesting, migration, and conservation status Crown, face, and throat are black; nape is red-brown. Lapland Longspur: Medium sparrow-like bird, brown-streaked black back. First-year female Lapland longspur bird in Katama. Underparts are white, streaked black on sides, flanks. It is found in small flocks or singly with Snow Buntings or Horned Larks. Bill is yellow with dark tip. Broad white stripe from eye to sides of breast. Lapland Longspur Calcarius lapponicus Each winter, uncommon avian visitors from the north appear in open habitats such as fallow farm fields, coastal beaches, grasslands, and dunes. Lapland Longspur Free and friendly birdwatching community - with forum, gallery, blogs and reviews. Unlock thousands of full-length species accounts and hundreds of bird family overviews when you subscribe to Birds of the World. Bill is yellow with dark tip. Tail is long, white edges. Broad white stripe from eye to sides of breast. Tail is long, white edges. Despite being one of the most abundant breeding songbirds in North America, the Lapland Longspur is remarkably easy to overlook. It breeds in the remote High Arctic and winters in vast agricultural fields that are often devoid of other birdlife in that season.