Smith's Longspur

he Smith’s Longspur is a relatively understudied passerine breeder on the North Slope of Alaska. In this region, they are most commonly associated with the Brooks Range foothills where they are found in broad valleys and low passes (S. Kendall, pers. comm.). Smith’s Longspurs are known for their polygynandrous mating system which is unusual in passerines. In arctic Alaska, this species nests on open tundra, from upland hummocky terrain (Briskie 2009) to wet meadow habitats (Johnson and Herter 1989). During the breeding season they forage on a variety of invertebrates but also consume seeds and other vegetation (Briskie 2009). Smith’s Longspurs are short-distance migrants and winter in the U.S. Midwest. Current population estimate is unknown but the trend is believed to be stable (BirdLife International 2012).

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notes he Smith’s Longspur is a relatively understudied passerine breeder on the North Slope of Alaska. In this region, they are most commonly associated with the Brooks Range foothills where they are found in broad valleys and low passes (S. Kendall, pers. comm.). Smith’s Longspurs are known for their polygynandrous mating system which is unusual in passerines. In arctic Alaska, this species nests on open tundra, from upland hummocky terrain (Briskie 2009) to wet meadow habitats (Johnson and Herter 1989). During the breeding season they forage on a variety of invertebrates but also consume seeds and other vegetation (Briskie 2009). Smith’s Longspurs are short-distance migrants and winter in the U.S. Midwest. Current population estimate is unknown but the trend is believed to be stable (BirdLife International 2012).
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title Smith's Longspur