Lark bunting Calamospiza melanocorys

Identification Tips:

• Large, pale bill
• White wing patch

Adult male alternate:

• Black plumage
• Large wing patch

Adult female:

• Brownish head with pale supercilium
• Brown streaked back
• White underparts with heavy streaking
• Blackish wings with brown edges and white wing patch
• Basic and immature plumages similar to female

Similar species:

The male Lark Bunting is readily identifiable. Female-type plumage is somewhat similar to various sparrows and female finches but has a white wing patch and a large, pale bill.