Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2026-37
| Common name: |
Lark Bunting |
| Scientific name: | [Calamospiza melanocorys] |
| Date: | May 14 2026 |
| Time: | 1:18 pm |
| Length of time observed: | 15 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | Adult |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Chimney rock pass |
| County: | Utah |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 8 feet |
| Optical equipment: | Canon sx70 powershot and vortex 12x50 binos |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Light Conditions: | Day |
| Description: Size of bird: | Song bird |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Sparrow like |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Black with white on wings |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Thick billed |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Black bird with bold white on wings seen on post and in flight. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | Jumping from the post to the ground |
| Habitat: | Corral with tall grasses |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
No mistaking with the bold white wing patch |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
Have seen them multiple times in utah. And had hustvreturned from the plains of TX and New Mexico saw frequently |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Suzi Holt |
| Observer's address: | 551 saddlebrook drive payson |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Natalie Tanner |
| Date prepared: | June 27th |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |