Dune Lark
NameDune Lark
Common NameDune Lark
Scientific NameCalendulauda erythrochlamys
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a uniform sandy rufous-brown, blending seamlessly with the red dunes. Underparts are paler, buffy-white, with distinct rufous-brown streaking on the breast. It features a pale supercilium above a dark line through the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are varied, often described as a series of melodious, whistling notes, typical of many lark species. Calls can include a soft 'tsip' or 'churr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the central Namib Desert in Namibia, specifically found in areas of red sand dunes with sparse vegetation.
Identifying FeaturesSandy rufous-brown plumage, Streaked breast, Pale supercilium, Dark eye-line, Terrestrial behavior, Habitat restricted to red sand dunes
Description
The Dune Lark is a small, sandy-colored passerine bird perfectly camouflaged in its desert habitat. It is an endemic species of the Namib Desert, primarily foraging on the ground for insects and seeds.
