Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- New World Sparrows (Passerellidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The lark bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) is a medium-sized American bunting native to central and western North America. It was designated the state bird of Colorado in 1931.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds western Canada and western USA; winters to northern Mexico.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lark bunting
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
