1. a small songbird of northern regions with a long hind claw, typically found in open grasslands and tundra
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The Lapland longspur breeds in the Arctic tundra.
• Birdwatchers spotted a flock of longspurs during their winter migration.
• The chestnut-collared longspur is known for its distinctive song.
• Longspurs feed primarily on seeds and insects.
• The McCown’s longspur inhabits the Great Plains grasslands.
• During breeding season, male longspurs display elaborate flight patterns.