Chunky grassland bird with a stout bill. Breeding males have a black crown, face, and bib and a rusty nape.
Chunky sparrowlike bird. Nonbreeding birds have a heavily streaked back and crown with a clean nape. A dark line outlines the ear and the flanks are streaked. Note rusty patch in the wings.
Breeds in Arctic tundra in wet meadows, grassy tussocks, and scrub. Sings a series of loud, squeaky, jingling notes from low perches near the ground or during flight.
Chunky bird with a stout bill. Nonbreeding birds are streaked above with a black border around the ear, streaked flanks, and a dark often smudgy breast band.
In winter, often found in mixed flocks with Horned Larks and Snow Buntings.
Breeds in wet tundra meadows. Breeding males have a black hood, rusty nape, and yellow bill.
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Small sparrowlike bird. Overall quite compact, with large head and relatively short tail. Wings relatively long.
Larger than an American Goldfinch, smaller than an American Robin.
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