About the Thick-billed Longspur
The thick-billed longspur, also known as McCown's longspur, is a small ground-feeding bird in the family Calcariidae, which also contains the other longspurs and snow buntings. It is found in North America and is the only species in the genus Rhynchophanes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Longspurs and Snow Buntings (Calcariidae) |
| Species | Rhynchophanes mccownii |
| Species Codes | mcclon, TBLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thick-billed Longspur belong to?
The Thick-billed Longspur (Rhynchophanes mccownii) belongs to the Longspurs and Snow Buntings family (Calcariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Thick-billed Longspur?
The thick-billed longspur, also known as McCown's longspur, is a small ground-feeding bird in the family Calcariidae, which also contains the other longspurs and snow buntings. It is found in North America and is the only species in the genus Rhynchophanes....
Where can I report a Thick-billed Longspur sighting?
You can log sightings of Thick-billed Longspur on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mcclon, or on iNaturalist.
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