Larks - Alouettes

Larks are robust, sparrow-sized, brown birds characteristic of open country. Most species are basically streaked brown, though some have dark markings or white patches - cryptic colouration to hide in open habitats. All have relatively long legs and many prefer to run, or freeze crouching, from danger rather than fly. Horned Larks are the only native lark in North America. They feed predominantly on seeds, but all will take some insects, particularly to feed nestlings, which have high protein demands. Their stout beaks enable them to crush most seeds they handle. 

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Horned larks are philopatric and after every migration, they always return to their birthplace.