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The Horned Lark is a widespread bird across the world’s grasslands, but is uncommon here, presumably owing to our heavy forestation. I have seen it only a few times before, but a pattern is beginning to emerge.<\/p>\n
I have always seen it here in its non-breading plumage, so it is lacking the male’s feather tufts that gave it the name of horned. The monthly timing and the short stays suggest that it is not a permanent resident, but is migrating through this area.<\/p>\n
A pair of Horned Larks (female top and slightly larger, male bottom) stops by to feed.
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The Horned Lark is a widespread bird across the world’s grasslands, but is uncommon here, presumably owing to our heavy forestation. I have seen it only a few times before, but a pattern is beginning to emerge. I have … Continue reading