Black Lark
Melanocorypha yeltoniensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanocorypha-yeltoniensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Lark (Melanocorypha yeltoniensis) is a bird species in the family Alaudidae (larks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.3 cm and a weight of 62.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black Lark is a large, ground-dwelling lark; males in breeding plumage are almost entirely jet-black with a slightly paler wing edge, while females are heavily streaked brown. It breeds on dry steppe and semi-desert grasslands of central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan and adjacent Russia, migrating in flocks to the northern Caspian region and Central Asia in winter. It feeds on seeds, insects, and plant matter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,3 cm | 10.0 in |
| Poids | 62,75 g | 2.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 9-11 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Alaudidae (Larks) |
| Genus | Melanocorypha |
| Espèces | Melanocorypha yeltoniensis |
Distribution
Black Lark has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alaudidae family