The streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata) is endangered in Washington, with only approximately 1500 individuals left within the current range in Oregon and Washington(WDFW).

Painting: Streaked horned larks, male and female, in Western Washington prairie (Smith, I 2024).

Field Sketches

Medium: Bee Paper watercolor journal , Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints

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References

Streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata). Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW, n.d.). Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/eremophila-alpestris-strigata#resources

WDFW (n.d.). Male streaked horned lark in flight. [photograph]. Retrieved June 4, 2024, from https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/eremophila-alpestris-strigata