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Indian Bush Lark or Red-winged Bushlark

Mirafra erythroptera

Description:

Today's shot at Vedanthankal Lake Bird Sanctuary ,Tamil Nadu ,India . The Indian Bush Lark is a species of bushlark found in South Asia mainly in India. It has a cheek patch completely bounded by white supercilium and post-auricular border. Crown and upperparts heavily streaked. Pale underparts have large spots on the breast. Differentiable from Jerdon's Bushlark by longer tail, shorter bill and legs. Most wing coverts, tertials and central tail feathers have pale centres. Primary coverts look all brown.

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1 Comment

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Very pretty!

Union Territory of Puducherry, India

Spotted on Feb 25, 2012
Submitted on Feb 25, 2012

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