Benguela Long-billed Lark vs Angola Lark
Certhilauda benguelensis compared with Mirafra angolensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Benguela Long-billed Lark | Angola Lark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Certhilauda benguelensis | Mirafra angolensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Alaudidae | Alaudidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) |
| Weight | 44.0 g (1.55 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Benguela Long-billed Lark
Least Concern
Angola Lark
About These Birds
Benguela Long-billed Lark
The Benguela Long-billed Lark is a recently recognized lark of the Benguela coastal zone in southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia. It has brownish, streaked plumage and a notably long, decurved bill used for probing soil for invertebrates. It inhabits desert scrub and rocky coastal slopes.
Angola Lark
The Angola Lark is a medium-sized Alaudidae with a 15.8 cm wingspan, weighing 36 grams, found in open grassland habitats in Angola and neighboring countries. It forages on the ground for seeds and insects, and males deliver song in display flights above their territories.