Agulhas Long-billed Lark vs Short-tailed Lark
Certhilauda brevirostris compared with Spizocorys fremantlii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Agulhas Long-billed Lark | Short-tailed Lark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Certhilauda brevirostris | Spizocorys fremantlii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Alaudidae | Alaudidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) | 23.25 g (0.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Agulhas Long-billed Lark only
Short-tailed Lark only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Agulhas Long-billed Lark
Least Concern
Short-tailed 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.