Eremophila alpestris
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Mass
~35 g
Habitat
Grasslands and meadows
Diet
Omnivore
How to recognize it
The Horned Lark is easy to remember for its pale, open-country look and the little black “horns” on the adult male. On the ground it seems neat and compact, and in flight its light body stands out clearly against the darker wings and tail.
Its display is very distinctive. The male sings while circling above the female, then folds his wings and dives, opening them again just before reaching the ground.
It prefers open land with little or no tree cover, from tundra and mountain areas to coasts and other bare ground. It eats seeds and insects, and northern populations move south in winter, often toward shorelines.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The Horned Lark is easy to remember for its pale, open-country look and the little black “horns” on the adult male. On the ground it seems neat and compact, and in flight its light body stands out clearly against the darker wings and tail.
Its display is very distinctive. The male sings while circling above the female, then folds his wings and dives, opening them again just before reaching the ground.
It prefers open land with little or no tree cover, from tundra and mountain areas to coasts and other bare ground. It eats seeds and insects, and northern populations move south in winter, often toward shorelines.
