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Greater Short-toed Lark
Calandrella brachydactyla
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.7 cm
Weight
20.5 g
Family
Alaudidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 20.5 g | 0.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 12-15 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Alaudidae (Larks) |
| Genus | Calandrella |
| Species | Calandrella brachydactyla |
Distribution
Greater Short-toed Lark has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Greater Short-toed Lark endangered?
The Greater Short-toed Lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Greater Short-toed Lark nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 12-15 days.
How big is the Greater Short-toed Lark?
The Greater Short-toed Lark has a wingspan of 18.7 cm, weight of 20.5 g.
What order and family does the Greater Short-toed Lark belong to?
The Greater Short-toed Lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Alaudidae family
Agulhas Long-billed Lark
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Not Evaluated
Angola Lark
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Least Concern
Arabian Lark
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Least Concern
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark
Eremopterix griseus
Least Concern
Asian Short-toed Lark
Alaudala cheleensis
Least Concern
Bar-tailed Lark
Ammomanes cinctura
Least Concern
Beesley's Lark
Chersomanes beesleyi
Not Evaluated
Bengal Bushlark
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Least Concern