Greater Hoopoe-Lark
NameGreater Hoopoe-Lark
Common NameGreater Hoopoe-Lark
Scientific NameAlaemon alaudipes
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-buff, often with faint streaking, providing excellent camouflage in its desert habitat. Underparts are white, with a variable amount of dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It features a prominent dark eye-stripe contrasting with a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, fluty, whistling notes, often delivered from a prominent perch or during a display flight. It also has various contact and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide belt from North Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula and Middle East, to parts of Central Asia and India.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender, decurved bill, Sandy-buff plumage with white underparts, Dark eye-stripe and pale supercilium, Upright posture, Long legs and tail
Description
The Greater Hoopoe-Lark is a distinctive desert bird known for its long, slender, decurved bill and upright posture. It typically walks deliberately across open sandy or stony ground, foraging for food.
