lark sparrow

noun

1. a North American sparrow, Chondestes grammacus, having a distinctive brown-and-white facial pattern.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lark sparrow¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

If the big thistle is rooted out, where shall the lark sparrow build her nest?

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They ceased their concert work, but now and then the lark sparrow pipes up a feeble imitation of his sweet notes in July.

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Still the dickcissel, the lark sparrow and the indigo bunting continued their trio.

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