Madagascar Lark
NameMadagascar Lark
Common NameMadagascar Lark
Scientific NameMirafra hova
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with rufous tones, while underparts are whitish with heavy dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe and a relatively short, bicolored bill with a darker upper mandible and paler lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts song consists of varied, musical phrases, often delivered from a perch or during a display flight. Calls include short, sharp notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, this species is widespread across the island in suitable open grassland and savanna habitats.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, streaky brown lark, Heavy streaking on breast and flanks, Pale supercilium, Bicolored bill, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
The Madagascar Lark is a small, streaky brown lark endemic to Madagascar, typically found foraging on the ground in open grasslands. Its cryptic plumage helps it blend into its environment, making it often inconspicuous.
