Calandra Lark
NameCalandra Lark
Common NameCalandra Lark
Scientific NameMelanocorypha calandra
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)39
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)62.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown, contrasting with clean white underparts. It has distinctive large black patches on the sides of the breast, a pale supercilium, and a stout, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its rich, varied, and melodious song, often delivered during a soaring song-flight or from a prominent perch. The song frequently includes mimicry of other bird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, agricultural
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across southern Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, from Turkey eastward to northern China. Migratory populations winter further south in parts of Africa and Asia.
Identifying Featureslarge size for a lark, prominent black breast patches, streaky brown upperparts, pale bill, white supercilium
Description
The Calandra Lark is a large, robust lark typically found in open, dry habitats. It is primarily a ground-dwelling bird, often seen foraging for seeds and insects.
