About the Smith's Longspur
Smith's longspur is a bird from the family Calcariidae, which also contains the other species of longspurs. A bird of open habitats, it breeds in northern Canada and Alaska, and winters in the southern United States. Primarily a ground-feeding seed-eater, it supplements its diet with insects in the summer.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Longspurs and Snow Buntings (Calcariidae) |
| Species | Calcarius pictus |
| Species Codes | smilon, SMLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Smith's Longspur belong to?
The Smith's Longspur (Calcarius pictus) belongs to the Longspurs and Snow Buntings family (Calcariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Smith's Longspur?
Smith's longspur is a bird from the family Calcariidae, which also contains the other species of longspurs. A bird of open habitats, it breeds in northern Canada and Alaska, and winters in the southern United States. Primarily a ground-feeding seed-eater, it supplements its diet with insects in the ...
Where can I report a Smith's Longspur sighting?
You can log sightings of Smith's Longspur on eBird (ebird.org) using species code smilon, or on iNaturalist.
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