Stark's Lark
NameStark's Lark
Common NameStark's Lark
Scientific NameSpizocorys starki
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally sandy-brown with distinct dark streaking on the crown, mantle, and back. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, with plain whitish underparts. The bill is pale and relatively slender.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, musical song often delivered in flight, consisting of various chirps, trills, and whistles. It also gives short, sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found in Namibia, Botswana, and parts of South Africa and Angola. It is nomadic, moving across its range in response to rainfall and food availability.
Identifying Featuressmall size, pale sandy-brown plumage with streaked upperparts, plain whitish underparts, pale bill, found in arid environments
Description
Stark's Lark is a small, pale lark found in arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa. It typically forages on the ground for seeds and insects, often moving nomadically in response to rainfall. Its drab plumage provides excellent camouflage against the stony, sandy terrain it inhabits.
