: late Oct-mid Apr with from early Oct and to late May. Frequents open areas, sometimes in the company of Horned Larks or Snow Buntings. The majority of records are from mountain tops, the and the .
Miscellany: Lapland Longspurs are overlooked given their cryptic plumage and ground hugging feeding behavior. They're likely regular during peak migration, late Oct-early Nov and perhaps again in late Mar/early Apr when observer effort is at a low ebb.
Last Reviewed: June 24th, 2026