Asian Short-toed Lark

Asian Short-toed Lark

Alaudala cheleensis

Least Concern
Peso
23,5 g
Família
Alaudidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

The Asian Short-toed Lark is a small lark found in open steppes and semi-arid grasslands from Central Asia to northeastern China. Weighing about 23.5g, it is a streaky brown bird that runs along the ground foraging for seeds and insects. Its song is typically delivered in a circling display flight above its territory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Peso 23,5 g 0.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 14 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-5

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Alaudidae (Larks)
Genus Alaudala
Espécies Alaudala cheleensis

Distribution

Asian Short-toed Lark has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Asian Short-toed Lark endangered?
The Asian Short-toed Lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Short-toed Lark nest?
Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the Asian Short-toed Lark?
The Asian Short-toed Lark has a weight of 23.5 g.
What order and family does the Asian Short-toed Lark belong to?
The Asian Short-toed Lark (Alaudala cheleensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.

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