About the Lark Bunting
The lark bunting is a medium-sized American bunting native to central and western North America. It was designated the state bird of Colorado in 1931.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Calamospiza melanocorys |
| Species Codes | larbun, LARB, LABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lark Bunting belong to?
The Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lark Bunting?
The lark bunting is a medium-sized American bunting native to central and western North America. It was designated the state bird of Colorado in 1931....
Where can I report a Lark Bunting sighting?
You can log sightings of Lark Bunting on eBird (ebird.org) using species code larbun, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
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