- Calcarius lapponicus
Identification
Lapland Buntings are most distinctive in summer plumage. In winter though they could easily be mistaken for Reed Buntings but notice the two white wing bars sandwiching an obvious rusty-red wing patch and the black eye standing out in a plain face, with a black surround to the pale ear coverts. The yellow bill and bigger, more lark-like proportions are also useful. Winter males additionally have a rusty nape and black speckles across the breast.
Bird Song
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