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Sun Lark
Galerida modesta
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.1 cm
Weight
20.566666666666666 g
Family
Alaudidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Sun Lark (Galerida modesta) is a bird species in the family Alaudidae (larks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.1 cm and a weight of 20.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 20.566666666666666 g | 0.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Alaudidae (Larks) |
| Genus | Galerida |
| Species | Galerida modesta |
Distribution
Sun Lark has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sun Lark endangered?
The Sun Lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sun Lark nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Sun Lark?
The Sun Lark has a wingspan of 16.1 cm, weight of 20.566666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Sun Lark belong to?
The Sun Lark (Galerida modesta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.
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