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Benguela Long-billed Lark

Certhilauda benguelensis

Not Evaluated
Poids
44,0 g
Famille
Alaudidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Benguela Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda benguelensis) is a bird species in the family Alaudidae (larks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a weight of 44 g.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 44,0 g 1.55 oz

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Alaudidae (Larks)
Genus Certhilauda
Espèces Certhilauda benguelensis

Distribution

Benguela Long-billed Lark has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

How does the Benguela Long-billed Lark nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Benguela Long-billed Lark?
The Benguela Long-billed Lark has a weight of 44.0 g.
What order and family does the Benguela Long-billed Lark belong to?
The Benguela Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda benguelensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.

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