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Bengal Bushlark
Mirafra assamica
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.0 cm
Weight
25.400000000000002 g
Family
Alaudidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bengal Bushlark is a medium-sized lark of open grasslands, agricultural fields, and dry scrub in the Indian subcontinent from Pakistan to Myanmar. It has streaked brown plumage blending into its grassland habitat and a short, stout bill. It forages on the ground for seeds and insects and performs aerial song displays.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 25.400000000000002 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Alaudidae (Larks) |
| Genus | Mirafra |
| Species | Mirafra assamica |
Distribution
Bengal Bushlark has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bengal Bushlark endangered?
The Bengal Bushlark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bengal Bushlark nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bengal Bushlark?
The Bengal Bushlark has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 25.400000000000002 g.
What order and family does the Bengal Bushlark belong to?
The Bengal Bushlark (Mirafra assamica) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.
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