Read About Colorado State Bird

Colorado State Bird is commonly known as the lark bunting. The lark bunting is a migrant bird. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Colorado State Bird-- Facts

1. Breed:

   The lark bunting belongs to the Fringillidae family of the Passeriformes order.

2. Size:

   The male lark bunting is only about 6 to 7 inches long. The female lark bunting is slightly smaller compared to the male.

3. Life Span:

   Lark bunting live from 8 to 10 years.

4. Varieties:

   There are no varieties in lark buntings.

5. Origins:

   Lark bunting originated in Canada and then spread to American lands.

6. Physical Traits:

   The male Lark bunting is black in color with snowy white patches on its wings and edges, tail and tail feathers. They change to gray brown in winter. The female bird has dual colors; it is gray brown above and white below.

7. Temperament:

   The lark bunting are very friendly with other birds of the same kind, as well as with other bird breeds. It will also accept humans easily, but will continue to be slightly wary of them.

8. Trainability:

   The lark bunting is not allowed to be caged or trained. But they are birds of average intelligence and can learn flight tricks.

Colorado State Bird -- Care

1. Habitat:

   The lark bunting likes to build its nests on the ground in grassy areas. Their nests are open.

2. Food:

   The lark buntings' food mainly consist of various kinds of seeds and small insects.

3. Compatibility:

   The lark bunting is a migratory bird. They like to travel in flocks. They are friendly with each other. They don't like to be near humans.

Colorado State Bird -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Lark buntings are harmless birds.

2. Liabilities:

   Lark bunting likes to live their lives peacefully, away from crowds. There are no liabilities related with them.

3. Health Issues:

   Lark buntings have few health concerns.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Lark buntings are continuously decreasing in number due to the shortage of grassy areas. They require no special care from humans.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Lark buntings are not pet birds. They have no household needs.

Colorado State Bird -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Lark buntings can not be kept as caged birds.

2. Supplies:

   Lark buntings need no supplies from humans. They find their shelter and food in nature.

3. Expense:

   Lark buntings, as the state birds of Colorado, are not permitted to be kept as pet birds. You can not purchase them.