adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2008-03-25)


Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus

Native Range: North America

Notes: a relatively large and colorful sparrow of open countryside; central black dot on light breast, rufous-patterned head, and white-on-black outer tail feathers (visible in flight) are all quite distinctive.

black dot on breast (California, USA; 2007-01-13)
harlequin facial pattern (California, USA; 2007-06-02)

pair in open-country habitat (California, USA; 2007-11-24)
shyly posing for portrait (California, USA; 2007-06-10)

shyly posing for portrait (California, USA; 2007-06-10)