Though in different families, both the horned lark and American pipit are similar-sized birds found in the open subalpine to alpine areas of the park. The two species often nest near each other at high elevations and occasionally forage together in flocks during non-breeding seasons. Larks - Order Passeriformes, Family Alaudidae![]() NPS/S. Redman Photo Horned Lark Pipits - Family Motacillidae![]() Crow Vecchio Photo American Pipit
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Last updated: January 15, 2021