Sun Lark
NameSun Lark
Common NameSun Lark
Scientific NameGalerida modesta
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-brown to rufous-brown, heavily streaked with dark brown. Underparts are buffy-white, with fine dark streaking on the breast. It has a pale supercilium and a short, pointed crest.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a melodious, warbling series of notes, often delivered from a perch or in flight. It also produces various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, savanna
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Zambia.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, small crest, pale supercilium, short, pointed bill, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Sun Lark is a small, streaky brown passerine bird characterized by its short, pointed bill and a small, often inconspicuous crest. It is typically found foraging on the ground in open, dry habitats across sub-Saharan Africa.
