Birds
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
A striking sparrow with a bold face pattern and chestnut cheek patch. Closely associated with dry shrub-grassland habitat in the Okanagan.
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Field Note
Male Lark Sparrows can perform an elaborate courtship display on the ground, showing off their markings to attract a mate.
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Where to Spot It at ABNC
Watch edges where shrubs meet open grass, especially warm, dry habitat with bunchgrasses and scattered shrubs.
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Why It Matters
This species depends on remaining dry shrub-grasslands, which have been heavily reduced across the Okanagan.
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Good to Know
Look for a little bird with a fancy face pattern — it has stripes and patches that make it stand out from other sparrows.