Blanford's Lark
NameBlanford's Lark
Common NameBlanford's Lark
Scientific NameCalandrella blanfordi
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-brown with dark streaking. The crown and nape are a distinctive rufous color. It has a pale supercilium, a dark line through the eye, and a dark malar stripe. Underparts are whitish, often with a buff wash on the flanks and breast, generally lacking prominent streaking on the breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a short, simple song, often delivered in flight. Calls are typically soft 'chip' or 'churr' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high-altitude grasslands and open stony plains of Ethiopia and Eritrea in East Africa.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and nape, Streaked brown upperparts, Pale supercilium, Unstreaked or faintly streaked whitish underparts, Small size
Description
Blanford's Lark is a small, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its streaked brown upperparts and distinctive rufous crown. It typically forages on open, dry ground, often in high-altitude grasslands.
