B-LASP-Lark Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
- Phylum: Craniata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Emberizidae
The lark sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) is a fairly large New World sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Chondestes.
General Information
Key Habitat Features
Open habitats with scattered trees and bushes, grasslands with a shrub component and sparse litter, parklands, sand hills, cultivated and old field habitats, woodland edges, riparian areas.
Nest on the ground or close to the ground (in shrubs, saplings and small trees) among sparse woody vegetation.
Objectives
Minimize disturbance during the breeding season.
Maintain nesting habitat throughout all seasons.
Maintain desired plant communities and key habitat features.
Planning and Operational Measures
All Activities
Identify key habitat features using appropriate measures (i.e. QP direction, desktop review, field confirmation, etc) and plan activities within the operating area accordingly.
Time works such that they occur outside of the critical timing window.
All Activities
Undertake construction and operation of oil and gas activities in a manner that minimizes impacts to desired plant communities and key habitat features.
Timing considerations when working within identified habitat:
Avoid disturbance and/or clearing activities during the critical timing window from May 1 to July 31.