Kidepo Lark
NameKidepo Lark
Common NameKidepo Lark
Scientific NameMirafra kidepoensis
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker feather centers and paler edges, giving a mottled appearance. Underparts are buffy white, with distinct streaking on the breast. It features a pale supercilium above the eye and rufous edgings on the flight feathers, particularly visible on the wings.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied and melodious song, often delivered from a prominent perch or during a display flight. The song typically includes whistles, trills, and sometimes mimicry of other bird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in northeastern Uganda, primarily within Kidepo Valley National Park, with potential extensions into adjacent South Sudan.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, long, slender bill, pale supercilium, rufous wing edgings, ground-dwelling
Description
The Kidepo Lark is a small, streaky brown lark with a relatively long, slender bill. It typically forages on the ground in open grasslands, often perching on low vegetation to sing its varied song.
