Singing Bushlark
NameSinging Bushlark
Common NameSinging Bushlark
Scientific NameMirafra javanica
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker feather centers and paler edges, providing excellent camouflage. Underparts are buffy white, often with fine streaking on the breast, and it has a noticeable pale supercilium. Rufous patches on the wings are visible, especially in flight.
Vocalization / CallIts song is varied and melodious, often including whistles, trills, and mimicry of other birds. It frequently sings from a perch or during a characteristic undulating display flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of Asia, from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia, and extensively across Australia.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, Pale supercilium, Rufous wing patches (visible in flight), Small size for a lark, Distinctive aerial song display
Description
The Singing Bushlark is a small, streaky brown lark commonly found in open grasslands and cultivated areas. It is known for its distinctive and melodious song, often delivered during an aerial display flight.
