Black-crowned Sparrow-lark
Eremopterix nigriceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eremopterix-nigriceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-crowned Sparrow-lark (Eremopterix nigriceps) is a bird species in the family Alaudidae (larks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 14 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 14,0 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 8 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Alaudidae (Larks) |
| Genus | Eremopterix |
| Türler | Eremopterix nigriceps |
Distribution
Black-crowned Sparrow-lark has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alaudidae family