About the Lark Sparrow
The lark sparrow is a fairly large New World sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Chondestes.
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The lark sparrow is distinctive. Adults have a typically sparrow-like dark-streaked brown back, and white underparts except for a dark central spot. The cheeks and crown sides are chestnut, with white eyebrow and crown stripes. The dark tail's corners are also white. Young lark sparrows are duller, and the underparts are streaked. Measurements: Length: 5.9–6.7 in (15–17 cm) Weight: 0.8–1.2 oz (24–33 g) Wingspan: 11.0 in (28 cm) Voice: The song is two clear notes followed by a mixture of buzzes and trills. The flight call is a thin sit.
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What the Lark Sparrow sounds like
Where the Lark Sparrow lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Honduras.
When to see the Lark Sparrow
Peak activity in May · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Vesper SparrowPooecetes gramineusThe vesper sparrow is 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in) in overall length and weighs 19.5–28.3 g (0.69–1.00 oz).
Clay-colored SparrowSpizella pallidaThe clay-colored sparrow or clay-coloured sparrow is a small New World sparrow of North America.
Rufous-collared SparrowZonotrichia capensisThe rufous-collared sparrow is 13.5–15 cm (5+1⁄4–6 in) long and weighs 20–25 g (0.71–0.88 oz).
Side by side: Lark Sparrow vs Rufous-collared Sparrow · Lark Sparrow vs Vesper Sparrow
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