Horned larks are utterly beautiful songbirds, but they are not a common sight in American backyards. However, if you're planning a visit to the countryside anytime soon, you've got a high chance of spotting one.
With their distinctive yellow and black markings, you can find them across North America, but since they're known to prefer open habitats, experts say that you're most likely to spot them in rural areas rather than suburban gardens (even if you grow lots of the best plants for garden birds). They are on our radar right now because the American Bird Association has named the horned lark its 2026 bird of the year.
