Lark bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys), lark sparrow (Chondestes grammacus), and song sparrow (Melospiza melodia). Illustration from John James Audubo

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Lark bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys), lark sparrow (Chondestes grammacus), and song sparrow (Melospiza melodia). Illustration from John James Audubon's 'Birds of America', original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint.

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Photo credit: © NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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