Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
The lark sparrow is a fairly large New World sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Chondestes. Source
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 5,232 times across 17 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 20°C (typically 15 to 23°C, from 21 areas).
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 9 March 2026 | 22 June 2026 | 8 June 2026 | 21 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.