Williams's Lark
NameWilliams's Lark
Common NameWilliams's Lark
Scientific NameMirafra williamsi
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with rufous tones, providing excellent camouflage in dry grass. Underparts are whitish with distinct dark streaking on the breast. It features a pale supercilium and a dark malar stripe, with a relatively short, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of short, high-pitched, whistled notes, often delivered in flight. It may also give a 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or 'twee-twee-twee' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern Kenya, found in arid and semi-arid grasslands, often associated with sparse acacia scrub and lava fields, particularly between Lake Turkana and Mount Kenya.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, streaky brown lark, Pale supercilium, Dark malar stripe, Short, conical bill, Prefers arid grasslands and lava fields
Description
Williams's Lark is a small, streaky brown lark endemic to arid grasslands of northern Kenya. It typically forages on the ground for insects and seeds, often perching on small mounds or rocks to survey its surroundings.
