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Calcarius lapponicus
Boldly marked on back, wings and face. The U shaped dark outline on face and dark crown. Thick bill. White throat with few streaks over a white chest and flanks.
Found in dry grassy area of an old landfill
6 Comments
It's okay. I was having trouble spotting them over the Song Sparrows, Horned Lark and American Pipits that were all over. There were 5 Laplands in this area. In the photo you can barely see the second one to the left in the 3rd photo.
Thnx for the link. The U shape is distinct.
I did not mean that your ID was wrong! Sorry if it sounded that way.
I was remarking more on how there is a possibility that an amateur could mix it up with a Lark Sparrow.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/287...
Confirmed Lapland Longspur
could be mixed up with lark sparrow?