Dunn's Lark
NameDunn's Lark
Common NameDunn's Lark
Scientific NameEremalauda dunni
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOverall sandy-buff plumage, paler on the underparts, providing excellent camouflage in desert environments. The upperparts are largely unstreaked or very faintly streaked, with a plain face featuring a pale supercilium and a dark eye. The bill is pale and conical.
Vocalization / CallIts song consists of short, clear, whistling notes, often delivered from the ground or during a brief display flight. Calls include soft 'tew-tew' or 'chup' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in arid regions across North Africa (Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan) and the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE).
Identifying FeaturesSmall, pale, sandy-colored lark, Unstreaked or very faintly streaked upperparts, Pale supercilium, Conical, pale bill, Prefers very arid, open desert habitats
Description
The Dunn's Lark is a small, pale, sandy-colored lark perfectly camouflaged for its arid desert habitat. It typically forages on the ground for seeds and insects, often moving with a distinctive low, shuffling gait.
