Diet
What do lark sparrows eat?
Seeds and insects from open ground.
New World sparrows (Passerellidae)Lark SparrowChondestes grammacus
Spring and summer diet
- Grasshoppers, beetles and caterpillars
Fall and winter diet
- Grass and weed seeds
Best feeder foods
- Millet
- Cracked corn
Walks open ground beneath feeders at the edge of fields and big lawns.
Where lark sparrows need winter food
Regions where lark sparrows are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do lark sparrows eat?
Seeds and insects from open ground.
What is the best food to feed lark sparrows?
Millet, Cracked corn.
What do lark sparrows eat in winter?
Grass and weed seeds.
Sources
- Lark Sparrow — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Lark Sparrow life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Lark Sparrow — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.