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I hesitated to post this poor picture, but it is Life Bird #255, so...
Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocarys) is not a lark, and it is not a bunting. It is a sparrow, and for some reason, it is Colorado's State Bird. This is the first one I have seen in six trips to the Denver area. I asked a park ranger why this small, uncommon bird would be a state bird. Her explanation was that it is fairly common in the eastern agricultural areas of the state, where most of the state legislators were from when the lark bunting was chosen.
This bird was only seen for the few seconds needed to take this picture in the grasslands of Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. And then, it flew off not to be seen again.
The horned lark, called the shore lark in Europe, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found across the northern hemisphere.
Alouette hausse-col que l'on appelait auparavant Alouette cornue, comme son nom anglais qui semblait bien lui convenir ...
Was able to watch this Horned Lark for some time. With every movement I made it would go to the highest snow, search around and then back to foraging in the Parking Lot. (Bronte Creek Provincial Park)
A Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) eyes its territory from the fence wire on the prairie landscape near Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
22 May, 2018.
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A Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) uses a boulder to broadcast its presence to other males and prospective mates on the prairie landscape in Grasslands National Park east of Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada.
19 May, 2018.
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The male Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) is more vividly coloured and the horns are a prominent feature as is evident on this bird on the prairie landscape of Grasslands National Park east of Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada.
19 May, 2018.
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Nairobi National Park, Kenya
this species was split from the Rufous-naped Lark
Corypha athi
Sentinel Lark
Schildwachtleeuwerik
Alouette de Hartert
Alondra centinela
cotovia-sentinela
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A Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) occupies a high position on a fence post in an attempt to establish control of a nesting territory on a prairie grassland east of Hanna, Alberta, Canada.
5 June, 2011.
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Horned Lark - Corn Creek, Desert NWR, Las Vegas, NV
Bird Species (# 415) that I photographed and placed on my Flickr Photostream. Overall goal is 1000.
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Sandy Hook, NJ
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This handsome sparrow graced a ponderosa pine branch next to a trail I was strolling on. When not keeping on eye on hikers this individual and its partner hunted for insects on the ground, their primary summer food source.
Although lark sparrows are relatively common their populations decreased by 32% over a 40 year period starting in the mid-1970s, an unfortunate trend shared with many other songbird species. The cause of the decline is likely associated with habitat loss.
The Horned Larks we see here at this time are likely on their way to their breeding grounds in northern Canada and Alaska. They also breed in the southern grasslands and foothills region of Alberta and are year round residents in much of the US.
Beaver County, Alberta.
Réalisé le 23 juin 2019 au parc national Queen Elizabeth, Ouganda, Afrique de l'Est.
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Taken on June, 23rd / 2019 in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, East Africa.
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) singing its territorial song on a prominent rock on the prairie landscape in Grasslands National Park near Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada.
21 May, 2018.
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Horned Lark feeding on some cornfield leftovers
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A Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) picking bugs or grit from a gravel surface near Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The colouring of this bird matches the terrain that it blends in quite well.
23 May, 2016.
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A Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) scurries through ground cover in search of food at Sandy Point Park along the South Saskatchewan River south of Oyan, Alberta, Canada.
The bird is feeding the seeds of an old, mature dandelion flower.
3 June, 2011.
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C'est l'hiver...
Je dois avouer que ma surprise fut beaucoup plus grande que ma joie, ce matin avec ce tapis blanc.
Cette alouette cherchait sa pitance entre les amoncellements de neige .
It's winter
I must admit that my surprise was much greater than my joy this morning with this white carpet.
This lark was looking for food between the piles of snow.
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) rests on a fence line while I was photographing a Western Meadowlark on a fence post. Very nice of this bird to do so on the prairie landscape south of Sceptre, Saskatchewan, Canada.
22 May, 2018.
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Lark your beauty comes from within & shows on the outside. Had fun taking your photos. Thank you for coming with me to Southern the new area they have created is simply stunning. Great places for photos & even just hanging out with friends or even grabbing a cuddle.
Lifer #43 2020
One bird I've been after for a long time. This day, while sitting at a stop sign, this one landed right next to my car. Of coarse, one has to jump out and lay down in the middle of the road.
Eremophila Alpestris
I wasn't expecting anything but butterflies today, but this beautiful sparrow flew in to check things out.
This is only the second time I have photographed this bird. The first was in 2016. Happy to see one again.
Bunchberry Meadows
Species: Calerida cristata.
Location: Greece.
The crested lark is a species of lark distinguished from the other 81 species of lark by the crest of feathers that rise up in territorial or courtship displays and when singing. Common to mainland Europe, the birds can also be found in northern Africa and in parts of western Asia and China. Wikipedia
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