Bimaculated Lark
NameBimaculated Lark
Common NameBimaculated Lark
Scientific NameMelanocorypha bimaculata
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)35.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)57
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown, with a paler rump. Underparts are whitish, featuring two prominent dark patches on the sides of the breast. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, with a short, stout, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rich, varied, and melodious series of whistles and trills, often delivered during a high, circling song-flight. Calls include a harsh 'churr' or 'tchew'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds from Turkey and the Middle East eastwards through Central Asia to Mongolia and China. Winters south to northeast Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and India.
Identifying FeaturesStocky build, Streaky brown upperparts, Two distinct dark patches on sides of breast, Pale supercilium, Short, stout bill, Ground-dwelling in open habitats
Description
The Bimaculated Lark is a medium-sized, stocky lark with streaky brown upperparts and pale underparts. It is typically found foraging on the ground in open, dry habitats, often performing a distinctive song-flight.
