Horned Lark Range Map

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Resident to short-distance migrant. Populations breeding in northern North America move south into Lower 48 for winter; other populations are resident year-round. Migrates by day in flocks, foraging on the move. Alpine-breeding populations move to surrounding lowlands in winter.

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