Karoo Lark
NameKaroo Lark
Common NameKaroo Lark
Scientific NameCalendulauda albescens
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-brown to rufous-brown, heavily streaked with dark brown. Underparts are whitish with prominent dark streaking on the breast and flanks, and a faint pale supercilium is often visible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied series of musical whistles and trills, often delivered from a perch or in flight. It may also incorporate mimicry of other bird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found in the Karoo region of South Africa, extending into parts of Namibia.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, Pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Small size, Typical lark shape with a relatively fine bill, Found in arid scrubland environments
Description
The Karoo Lark is a small, streaky brown lark endemic to the arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa. It is typically found foraging on the ground for insects and seeds, often perching on low shrubs or rocks.
