The Official Colorado State Bird

Lark Bunting

The Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) is a medium-sized passerine bird found in North America. It is the official state bird of Colorado. It is a member of the Calcariidae family, and is closely related to the Lapland Longspur and the McCown's Longspur.

The Lark Bunting is native to the western and central United States, and it is a fairly common species in Colorado. It is a ground-dwelling bird that feeds on insects, seeds, and grasses.

The Lark Bunting has a long history of importance to the state of Colorado. Its song was an integral part of the lives of many of the Native American tribes who lived in the state, including the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne tribes. It was adopted as the state bird of Colorado in 1931, and it is featured on the state seal. The presence of the bird has been used to signify the prosperity of the state of Colorado, and it is a symbol of the state's wild and rugged landscape.

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