The Lark Sparrow is a striking sparrow, common in the west, but scarce in the east. Coles County is right on the edge of its' range. They like to frequent bare ground near brushy areas. They display a strong face pattern, dark spot on the chest, and have white edges and corners on a long tail. A courting male Lark Sparrow crouches on the ground, holds his tail at a 45 degree angle, showing off the white edges. If the female is receptive, he gives her a stick before copulation. I show a picture of the male with the stick but the rest is up to your imagination.
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