Agulhas Long-billed Lark vs Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark
Certhilauda brevirostris compared with Eremopterix griseus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Agulhas Long-billed Lark | Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Certhilauda brevirostris | Eremopterix griseus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Alaudidae | Alaudidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) | 16.0 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Agulhas Long-billed Lark only
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Agulhas Long-billed Lark
Least Concern
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark
About These Birds
Agulhas Long-billed Lark
The Agulhas Long-billed Lark is a lark of the Alaudidae family, weighing about 43 g, restricted to the Agulhas Plain at the southern tip of South Africa. It favours low coastal scrubland and fynbos, where it uses its curved bill to probe the soil for invertebrates.
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark
The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark is a small lark found in open dry country across South Asia and the Middle East. Weighing about 16g with a wingspan near 14.8cm, the male has a distinctive ashy-grey crown contrasting with dark facial markings. It feeds on seeds and insects on bare ground.