Often called North America's most striking sparrow! Features a brilliant chestnut, black, and white striped head mask and a central black breast spot.
Field Identification: Harlequin head pattern of chestnut, black, and white; single black spot on a clean white breast; and white-cornered tail feathers.
Texas & Hill Country Notes: During courtship, male Lark Sparrows strut on the ground with tails fanned and wings drooping like miniature wild turkeys. They nest on the bare ground or low in mesquite and cedar bushes across dry Texas savannas.
