Bimaculated Lark
Melanocorypha bimaculata
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The Bimaculated Lark is a large, stocky lark of open steppes, dry grasslands, and semi-desert from Turkey east to Central Asia and northwestern China. It has streaked brown plumage with two distinctive dark patches on the sides of the breast. It feeds on seeds and insects, and breeds in open treeless landscapes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.3 cm | 9.2 in |
| Weight | 54.5 g | 1.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 9-12 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Alaudidae (Larks) |
| Genus | Melanocorypha |
| Species | Melanocorypha bimaculata |
Distribution
Bimaculated Lark has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alaudidae family