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Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Male)

Eremopterix griseus

Description:

Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark is a small sparrow sized member of the lark family.Sparrow sized with a finch-like bill and short legs, these birds are usually seen sitting on the ground, and although they will sometimes perch on wires they do not perch in trees or bushes. The male is sandy brown overall with a black belly, chin, lower lores and eye stripe. These larks are found in pairs or small groups and form larger flocks in winter. They forage on the ground for seeds and insects. When disturbed they will sometimes crouch and take to flight. They will take fallen grains in fields.They roost at night on the ground, making small depressions in the soil.

Habitat:

It is found in the plains in open land with bare ground, grass and scrub .

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4 Comments

Atul
Atul 11 years ago

Thanks again Donna :)

DonnaBollenbach
DonnaBollenbach 11 years ago

I love your descriptions. Very interesting information about this bird.

Atul
Atul 11 years ago

Thank you Satyen :)

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Wonderful spotting!

Atul
Spotted by
Atul

India

Spotted on Mar 6, 2012
Submitted on Dec 20, 2012

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