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The Lapland Longspur is one of four species of longspur in North America (the other three are the Thick-Billed, Chestnut-Collared, and Smith’s Longspurs). However, the Lapland Longspur is the … Continue

The tiny, elusive LeConte’s Sparrow is closely related to other grassland sparrow species, including the Saltmarsh, Baird’s, and Henslow’s Sparrows. Like these relatives, the LeConte’s Sparrow behaves more like … Continue

In this species account, we highlight the Black Vulture found throughout the Americas, not the Black, or Cinereous, Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a different species native to Europe and Asia. … Continue