Lark Sparrow, Chondestes grammacus, a fairly large sparrow and the only member of the genus Chondestes, trying to keep cool on a ranch in South Texas.

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Location: Dos Venadas Ranch, West Nolana Avenue, McAllen, TX, USA
Photo credit: © Janice and Nolan Braud / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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