Indochinese Bushlark
NameIndochinese Bushlark
Common NameIndochinese Bushlark
Scientific NameMirafra erythrocephala
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaked dark brown and rufous-brown, providing excellent camouflage. It features a prominent pale supercilium above the eye and a dark eye-stripe. Underparts are buffy white, with heavy dark streaking on the breast and flanks.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a sweet, varied song often delivered from a perch or during a display flight. It includes clear, repeated 'twee-twee-twee' notes and other melodious phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically across Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, prominent pale supercilium, streaked breast, terrestrial foraging habits, short, conical bill
Description
A small, streaky brown lark with a relatively short bill, well-camouflaged against the ground. It is typically found foraging on open ground in grasslands and cultivated areas, often perching on low vegetation or fence posts to sing.
