Sclater's Lark
NameSclater's Lark
Common NameSclater's Lark
Scientific NameSpizocorys sclateri
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on a paler sandy-brown background. Underparts are buffy white, often with faint streaking on the breast. It features a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, with a relatively short, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft 'tsip' or 'chup' notes. Its song is typically described as a soft, melodious series of notes, often delivered during flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found in the arid interior of Namibia and the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is highly nomadic, following rainfall patterns.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, streaky brown lark, Pale supercilium, Short, conical bill, Bland, buffy underparts, Found in arid, stony habitats
Description
Sclater's Lark is a small, rather plain lark with streaky brown upperparts and buffy underparts. It is a nomadic species, often found in arid, stony plains of southern Africa, moving in response to rainfall.
