Horned Lark.. (1 Viewer)

nikovich

Well-known member

• Mar 14, 2008

• #1

Hi guys n gals ,

I just wanted to post this Horned Lark photo here and try to find out what race or variant it is. It lacks the 'horns', is very pale and doesn't have the prominent dark breastband. Taken in Saskatchewan, Canada this morning.

Thanks for any comments

Nick

 

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cavan wood

Well-known member

• Mar 14, 2008

• #2

My guess is that this is a female. According to Sibley all the females are similar, are paler, lack "horns", and have a paler breastband, which is visible on your bird at the just below the throat.

Scott

 

hominid4

Wesley

• Mar 14, 2008

• #3

Yes, winter plumage of a female horned lark. Awesome shot of her standing on the snow!

- Wesley

 

nikovich

Well-known member

• Mar 14, 2008

• #4

Many thanks guys. I thought it might be a female, just couldn't really see it in my Sibley's . Cheers

Nick

 

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Dave B Smith

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• Mar 15, 2008

• #5

And more kudos on the shot!