Red-winged Lark
NameRed-winged Lark
Common NameRed-winged Lark
Scientific NameMirafra hypermetra
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are heavily streaked brown and black, with a pale supercilium. Underparts are buffy white, with prominent dark streaking on the breast. The most striking feature is the extensive rufous (reddish-brown) coloration on the flight feathers, visible in flight and at rest.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich and varied series of whistles, trills, and sometimes mimicry, often delivered during a display flight high above the ground.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, ranging from Sudan and Ethiopia south through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featureslarge size for a lark, prominent rufous wing patches, streaked brown upperparts, streaked breast, heavy bill
Description
This is a large lark characterized by its streaked brown upperparts and distinctive rufous patches on its wings. It typically inhabits open grasslands and savannas, where it forages for insects and seeds.
