Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark
Eremopterix griseus
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Least Concern
Envergure
14,8 cm
Poids
16,0 g
Famille
Alaudidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Poids | 16,0 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Alaudidae (Larks) |
| Genus | Eremopterix |
| Espèces | Eremopterix griseus |
Distribution
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark endangered?
The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark?
The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 16.0 g.
What order and family does the Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark belong to?
The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.
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