Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus

f5.6 @ 1/8000s, ISO:1250, Nikon D3S w 500mm

"Lark Sparrow," Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The lark sparrow is a fairly large American sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Chondestes. This passerine bird breeds in southern Canada, much of the United States, and northern Mexico. It is much less common in the east, where its range is contracting. The populations in Mexico and adjacent states of the United States are resident, but other birds are migratory, wintering in the southern United States, Mexico and south to Guatemala.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.

Sierra Vista, Arizona

04/28/2018