Apr 16, 2017 · Large, pale sparrow with a thick bill. Adults have very striking head pattern with a chestnut crown and cheek patch, a pale stripe over the eye, and a strong black malar or …

Lark sparrow ... The lark sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) is a fairly large New World sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Chondestes.

Lark Sparrows favor areas with bare open ground and scattered bushes, habitats that are more common in the West and Midwest than in the East; they often forage conspicuously out in the …

Large and boldly patterned sparrow. Look for unique black, white, and rufous face pattern, brighter on adults and duller on immatures. Favors open areas with scattered trees when …

Sep 2, 2024 · The Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) is a striking and relatively large member of the New World sparrow family. Known for its distinctive plumage and melodious …

The Lark Sparrow is a distinctive bird with a number of bold features that distinguish it from other sparrows. The long tail has white triangles at the corners that are conspicuous in flight.

This sparrow (mono­­typic genus) feeds on bare or sandy ground. When flushed, it flies to a high perch. Few other sparrows are likely to fly high overhead during daylight.

Jul 17, 2025 · The resident Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) is one of the most distinctive and large sparrows with a beautiful tan, chestnut, black, grey, and white facial mask that …

Lark sparrows have a distinctive pattern on the head, and a dark spot in the center of the clear, gray breast. They live in farmlands, prairies, roadsides, woodland edges, and row-crop fields.

The lark sparrow is about six and one-half inches in length. There is a dark spot at the center of the breast, a chestnut patch on the side of the head below the eye and chestnut and white …