Breeding male © David de Rivera Tønnessen eBird S57322048 Macaulay Library ML 172335331
Female/immature male © Brian Sullivan
Nonbreeding male © Steve Collins
Female/immature male © Owen Strickland
Breeding male © Ryan Sanderson
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Female/immature male © Doug Gochfeld
Habitat © Jay McGowan
Habitat © James Fox

Lark Bunting Calamospiza melanocorys

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Chunky, thick-billed sparrow that prefers wide open habitats. Breeding males are unmistakable: mostly jet black with a bold white wing patch. Nonbreeding males and females are overall streaky brown, but still show white wing patch. Always look for the thick silvery bill. Breeds in grasslands, especially shortgrass prairies. In migration and winter, can be found in open areas from grassland to desert to agricultural areas. Sometimes gathers in huge flocks in winter. Usually seen on the ground or perched on a fence.

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