Lapland Longspurs in Oregon
When lapland longspurs are present in Oregon, when they nest, which native Oregon plants feed them, and how to host them in a USDA 4b–9b yard.
- Status in Oregon
- Winter visitor
- Nesting window
- Does not typically nest here
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4b–9b
When to expect lapland longspurs in Oregon
In Oregon, lapland longspurs are winter visitors rather than breeders. Mild, rainy winters in the Willamette Valley; cold, snowy winters east of the Cascades.
Marine west-coast climate west of the Cascades; high desert to the east.
Native Oregon plants that attract lapland longspurs
Of the regional native plants we track for Oregon, these 8 provide food or cover lapland longspurs use:
Tubular flowers for hummingbirds and seed heads for finches.
Prolific seed heads for finches and sparrows.
Annual native sunflower — the original feeder seed.
Native bunchgrass; winter seed and ground cover for sparrows and juncos.
Insect-rich in fall and seed in winter.
Catkin seed feeds redpolls and siskins all winter.
Nectar-rich in summer, seed for finches in fall.
Late-season bloom supports insects; seed for sparrows.
Feeding lapland longspurs through the Oregon year
- Top foods: Cracked corn, Millet (on bare open ground).
- In Oregon's winter: Mild, rainy winters in the Willamette Valley; cold, snowy winters east of the Cascades.
Full diet breakdown for lapland longspurs · Best feeder for lapland longspurs
Frequently asked
Are lapland longspurs in Oregon year-round?
No. Lapland Longspurs are winter visitors in Oregon and do not typically nest there.
What native plants attract lapland longspurs in Oregon?
Wild bergamot, Black-eyed Susan, Common sunflower, Little bluestem, Tall goldenrod, Paper birch, Rocky Mountain bee plant, Rabbitbrush are native plants in Oregon that provide food or cover for lapland longspurs.
Lapland Longspurs in other regions
Other backyard birds in Oregon
Sources
- Lapland Longspur — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Lapland Longspur life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Lapland Longspur — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Oregon
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.