Chestnut-collared longspur
Calcarius ornatus
The chestnut-collared longspur (Calcarius ornatus) is a species of bird in the family Calcariidae.
About the Chestnut-collared longspur
The chestnut-collared longspur (Calcarius ornatus) 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.
Fun Facts About Chestnut-collared longspur
- It breeds in prairie habitats in Canada and the northern United States and winters to the south in the United States and Mexico.
- Like the other longspurs, it is a small ground-feeding bird that primarily eats seeds.
Conservation Status
The Chestnut-collared longspur is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Emberizidae |
| Genus | Calcarius |
| Species | Calcarius ornatus |
Range & Habitat
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