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Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)
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Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)
Distinctive red, white, and black facial pattern

General Description: Lark Sparrows (Chondestes grammacus) are sexually monomorphic songbirds. They have a clear breast with a distinct central spot. The distinctive red, white, and black stripes on the crown and sides of the face are unique.

Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Emberizidae.

Favored Habitat: Desert scrub.

Where to Find: Around Las Vegas, Lark Sparrows are not common anywhere, but keep an eye out in the desert scrub.

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Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) If you were a tasty bug or a big seed, this might be the last face you'd ever see!
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)
Distinctive red, white, and black facial pattern
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)
Clear breast with a central spot and distinctive face pattern
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)
Lark Sparrow: note distinctive red, white, and black facial pattern
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)
Lark Sparrow: note clear breast with a central spot
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)
Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)

Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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