Pink-billed Lark
NamePink-billed Lark
Common NamePink-billed Lark
Scientific NameSpizocorys conirostris
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky sandy-brown to dark brown, with darker streaks on the crown and back. Underparts are whitish, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. The most prominent feature is the distinctive, stout, conical pink bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, musical song often given in flight, as well as various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southern Africa, found across parts of South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, and Angola.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive pink, conical bill, Small size, Streaky brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Pink-billed Lark is a small, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its stout, conical pink bill. Its streaky brown plumage provides excellent camouflage in its arid and semi-arid grassland habitats, where it forages for seeds and insects.
