List of Birds of Florida - Longspurs

Longspurs

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Calcariidae

The Calcariidae are a group of passerine birds that have been traditionally grouped with the Emberizeridae (New World Sparrows), but differe in a number of respects, and are usually found in open grassy areas.

  • Lapland Longspur, Calcarius lapponicus
  • Chestnut-collared Longspur, Calcarius ornatus (A)
  • Snow Bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis

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