Temminck's Lark
NameTemminck's Lark
Common NameTemminck's Lark
Scientific NameEremophila bilopha
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsSandy brown upperparts and flanks, with white underparts. The head features a prominent black mask extending from the lores through the eye, bordered by a white supercilium and a white throat. It has a black crown stripe and small black feather tufts ('horns') on the sides of the crown. A distinct black crescent-shaped breast band is present. The bill is pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, tinkling, or whistling calls. Its song is a series of clear, melodious notes, often delivered from the ground or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, extending through the Middle East to the Arabian Peninsula, including countries like Israel, Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
Identifying Featuresblack facial mask, black breast band, small black 'horns' on crown, sandy brown plumage, white supercilium, pale bill
Description
A small, ground-dwelling lark characterized by its distinctive black and white facial markings and sandy-brown plumage. It inhabits arid and semi-arid environments, foraging on the ground for insects and seeds.
