Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · December 2029

Lark Bunting

Calamospiza melanocorys

Official bird of Colorado. Breeding male black/white wing patches color boldly; female is plainer.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Colorado
Coloring poseBreeding male black/white wing patches color boldly; female is plainer.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Colorado

Joined the U.S.: 1876 (1876-08-01)

Colorado joined the Union in 1876. This western state's bird is the Lark Bunting.

Admission order #38 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

Colorado General Assembly symbols PDF lists Lark Bunting as state bird.

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