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Scandinavia.On the ground near corn or soybeans.
Seeds, supplemented with insects during breeding season
Brown-grey above and pale below, with a striking black and yellow face
pattern. Except for the central feathers, the tail is mostly black,
contrasting with the paler body; this contrast is especially noticeable
when the bird is in flight. The summer male has black "horns", which
give this species its American name.
Mid - May to Mid - July
2 - 5
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