Thick-billed Longspur

The thick-billed longspur, also known as McCown's longspur (Rhynchophanes mccownii), is a small ground-feeding bird in the family Calcariidae, which also contains the other longspurs and snow buntings. It is found in North America and is the only species in the genus Rhynchophanes.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Thick-billed Longspur being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Calcarius ornatus
• Melanocorypha mongolica
• Alauda leucoptera
• Calcarius pictus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Calcariidae

Genus

Rhynchophanes

Species

Rhynchophanes mccownii

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