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Black-crowned Sparrow-lark

Eremopterix nigriceps

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
15,2 cm
Масса
14,0 g
Семейство
Alaudidae
Отряд
Passeriformes
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О нас

The Black-crowned Sparrow-lark is a small, sexually dimorphic lark of arid and semi-arid landscapes across Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia, with males displaying a bold black crown, face, and underparts contrasting with a white head patch. It inhabits open desert, semi-desert, and dry grassland habitats, feeding on seeds and small insects. It is often seen in small flocks in barren open ground.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 15,2 cm 6.0 in
Масса 14,0 g 0.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 8 days.

Размер кладки

2-4

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Семейство Alaudidae (Larks)
Genus Eremopterix
Виды Eremopterix nigriceps

Distribution

Black-crowned Sparrow-lark has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Black-crowned Sparrow-lark endangered?
The Black-crowned Sparrow-lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-crowned Sparrow-lark nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 8 days.
How big is the Black-crowned Sparrow-lark?
The Black-crowned Sparrow-lark has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 14.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-crowned Sparrow-lark belong to?
The Black-crowned Sparrow-lark (Eremopterix nigriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.

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