Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) in Scandinavia

The Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) is a sparrow found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A sociable seed-eating bird closely associated with human settlement. It typically occurs in towns, farms and gardens.

In the Nordic countries the Lapland Longspur is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Lapland Longspur

  • Lapland Longspur – song & calls
  • Lapland Longspur – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Calcarius lapponicus
  • Family: Sparrows
  • Habitat: Towns, farms and gardens
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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