Lark-like Bunting
NameLark-like Bunting
Common NameLark-like Bunting
Scientific NameEmberiza impetuani
FamilyEmberizidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsOverall sandy-brown plumage with dark streaking on the crown, back, and flanks. The underparts are pale, often buffy, and it has a faint pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The bill is conical and grey.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tseep'. The song is a simple, repetitive series of notes, often described as a 'chip-chip-chip-chick-chick-chick'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southern Africa, found across Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, and parts of Angola and Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky sandy-brown plumage, Pale underparts, Conical bill, Faint supercilium, Prefers dry, rocky habitats
Description
The Lark-like Bunting is a small, streaky brown bird found in arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Africa. It is typically seen foraging on the ground for seeds and insects, often in rocky or sparsely vegetated areas.
