lark sparrow

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lark sparrow

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Among the rareties: ivory gull, sharp-tailed sandpiper, lark sparrow and warblers from every corner of the western hemisphere.

From The Guardian • Apr. 22, 2017

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

From Some Summer Days in Iowa by Lazell, Frederick John

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

From Some Summer Days in Iowa by Lazell, Frederick John

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

From Some Summer Days in Iowa by Lazell, Frederick John