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Noun: longspur  'long,spur [N. Amer], 'lóng,spur [Brit]
  1. Any of several species of ground-dwelling birds in the genus Calcarius, known for their long hind claws
    "Lapland longspurs migrate to the Arctic tundra for breeding"

Derived forms: longspurs

Encyclopedia: Longspur