Horned Lark

Horned Larks are Rare year round.

Habitat

The Streaked Horned Lark is found on prairies, sandbars, and grassy ocean dunes in western Washington. 

Behavior

Horned Larks often join mixed flocks of Lapland Longspurs, Snow Buntings, Dark-eyed Juncos, and American Pipits. In the non-breeding season, they forage in large nomadic flocks. They feed while walking and running on the ground. Males perform a flight-song display high above the ground. During the breeding season, courtship, nesting, and feeding take place on territories. The song is a high-pitched tinkling made while in flight.

Male

Female