CLASS AVES

Lark Sparrow

Animals Kingdom (Animalia)

• Chordates (Phylum Chordata)

• Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)

• Birds (Class Aves)

Chondestes grammacus, also known as the Lark Sparrow, is a small songbird found in open grasslands and agricultural areas. Its range spans from the Great Plains and Midwest of the United States to western Mexico. Its diet consists of seeds, insects, and berries. These birds are solitary, and can often be seen hopping on the ground in search of food. They have distinct black and white facial patterns, a rusty crown, and a white spot on each wing. Their brown upperparts and white throat and breast make them easily recognizable.