About the Chestnut-collared Longspur
The chestnut-collared longspur is a species of bird in the family Calcariidae. Like the other longspurs, it is a small ground-feeding bird that primarily eats seeds. It breeds in prairie habitats in Canada and the northern United States and winters to the south in the United States and Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Longspurs and Snow Buntings (Calcariidae) |
| Species | Calcarius ornatus |
| Species Codes | chclon, CCLO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-collared Longspur belong to?
The Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) belongs to the Longspurs and Snow Buntings family (Calcariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chestnut-collared Longspur?
The Chestnut-collared Longspur is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chestnut-collared Longspur?
The chestnut-collared longspur is a species of bird in the family Calcariidae. Like the other longspurs, it is a small ground-feeding bird that primarily eats seeds. It breeds in prairie habitats in Canada and the northern United States and winters to the south in the United States and Mexico....
Where can I report a Chestnut-collared Longspur sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-collared Longspur on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chclon, or on iNaturalist.
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