McCown's Longspur
McCown's Longspur
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McCown's Longspur is a grassland bird of North America, distinguished by its white tail feathers with a black 'T' pattern. Males have a black crown and chestnut shoulder patch.
Where to spot
Breeds in the shortgrass prairies of the northern Great Plains of North America (Canada and U.S.). Winters in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
How to spot
Search open, dry grasslands. Look for the distinctive tail pattern in flight. Listen for the male's flight song, which helps in detection.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (late spring to summer) when males are singing and displaying. Migration periods can offer sightings in other areas.
Where to spot
Breeds in the shortgrass prairies of the northern Great Plains of North America (Canada and U.S.). Winters in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
How to spot
Search open, dry grasslands. Look for the distinctive tail pattern in flight. Listen for the male's flight song, which helps in detection.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (late spring to summer) when males are singing and displaying. Migration periods can offer sightings in other areas.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like other longspurs, McCown's Longspur performs a characteristic flight song, ascending high into the air before descending slowly.
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