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Horned Lark
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| Length: |
7-8 inches |
Song: |
pit-wit, wee-pit, pit-wee |
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Wingspan: |
12.5-14 inches |
Behavior: |
they form large groups or
flocks and get in pairs in the winter. |
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Weight: |
1.1 ounces |
Breeding: |
monogamous.Solitary to
gregarious |
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Habitat: |
grasslands, farmlands, and open
landscapes |
Population: |
since early 1800's |
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Migration: |
migratory, travel to warm
places |
Feeders: |
seeds, grains, insects, and
small mollusks |
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Appearance: |
Black brown and white striped
crown |
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Interesting Facts: |
It takes 9-12 days to make the
nest. |
Compiled by
Kassidy, Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
wikipedia.org, The Free Encyclopedia.
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