Raso Skylark
NameRaso Skylark
Common NameRaso Skylark
Scientific NameAlauda razae
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaked dark brown and buff, providing excellent camouflage. Underparts are whitish with heavy dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a pale supercilium and a short, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically simple, consisting of a repeated 'tchip' or 'chip' call, often given from the ground or a low perch. Unlike many skylarks, it does not perform elaborate song flights.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThe Raso Skylark is endemic to the small, uninhabited Raso Islet in the Cape Verde archipelago, off the coast of West Africa.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Streaky brown plumage with heavy breast streaking, Short, conical bill, Terrestrial behavior, Endemic to Raso Islet
Description
The Raso Skylark is a small, terrestrial bird endemic to the arid Raso Islet in Cape Verde. It is well-camouflaged with its streaky brown plumage, blending seamlessly with the rocky, sparsely vegetated landscape where it forages for insects and seeds.
