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Bimaculated Lark

Melanocorypha bimaculata

Least Concern
Envergure
23,3 cm
Poids
54,5 g
Famille
Alaudidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Bimaculated Lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata) is a bird species in the family Alaudidae (larks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.3 cm and a weight of 54.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Bimaculated Lark is a large, stocky lark of open steppes, dry grasslands, and semi-desert from Turkey east to Central Asia and northwestern China. It has streaked brown plumage with two distinctive dark patches on the sides of the breast. It feeds on seeds and insects, and breeds in open treeless landscapes.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,3 cm 9.2 in
Poids 54,5 g 1.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 9-12 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-6

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Bimaculated Lark has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bimaculated Lark endangered?
The Bimaculated Lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bimaculated Lark nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 9-12 days.
How big is the Bimaculated Lark?
The Bimaculated Lark has a wingspan of 23.3 cm, weight of 54.5 g.
What order and family does the Bimaculated Lark belong to?
The Bimaculated Lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.

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