Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus), Babbitt Tank, Coconino County

This Lapland Longspur was discovered and photographed by Jason Wilder on 29 November 2011

Lapland Longspur is a casual migrant and winter visitor in Arizona with fewer than 20 accepted records. Babbitt Tank previously hosted at least one LALO during the 2010-2011 winter. Winter 2011 appears to be a good year for Lapland Longspur as reports are coming in from various locations around the state.

Strong facial pattern with black frame to auriculars, white malar, buffy supercilium, and reddish nape. Hint of reddish patch in wing visible.

29 November 2011, photo by Jason Wilder