Beesley's Lark vs Angola Lark

Chersomanes beesleyi compared with Mirafra angolensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Beesley's Lark Angola Lark
Scientific Name Chersomanes beesleyi Mirafra angolensis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Alaudidae Alaudidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan — 15.8 cm (6.2 in)
Weight 24.75 g (0.87 oz) 36.0 g (1.27 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Beesley's Lark only

None

Angola Lark only

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Beesley's Lark

Least Concern

Angola Lark

About These Birds

Beesley's Lark

Beesley's Lark is a recently described lark from Tanzania, with uncertain taxonomic status and currently not evaluated by IUCN. It is a small, pale lark of arid scrub and dry savanna habitats in East Africa. It forages on the ground for seeds and insects like other larks in its genus.

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.

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