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Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

Photo by intrinsic3141
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Field Notes

Description:

A large sparrow of central North America with bold facial markings.

Habitat:

Found by Fire Island Lighthouse.

Notes:

This species is uncommon in NY, but a few individuals show up every year during fall migration, mostly on the barrier beaches of Long Island.

Reference Links:

Lark Sparrow, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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