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Horned Lark (Juvenile)

Eremophila alpestris

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Habitat:

Rocky alpine area. This one was spotted on Mount Burroughs (7,400 ft), Mt. Rainier NP, WA.

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Liam
Liam 11 years ago
Horned Lark (juvenile)
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6 Comments

Tom15
Tom15 11 years ago

Nice, I've never seen a juvenile Horned Lark.

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Just corrected. Thanks!

JeffCrocombe
JeffCrocombe 11 years ago

Common name needs correcting from Lake to Lark.

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Thank you Liam for the ID!

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

You might be right - this bird was very small, approx. 3 inches long. If you find out, please let me know. Thanks!

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago

looks like it might be immature. I have a check list but the spots on it's head and back looks like it hasn't gotten all of it's plumage
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/up...

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YukoChartraw
Spotted by
YukoChartraw

Washington, USA

Spotted on Sep 3, 2012
Submitted on Sep 12, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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