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Eremophila enthymia
96 species world wide ~ dull brownish variations ~ the Alaudidae family is thought to be the most primitive of oscine passerines in spite of its complex songs. 21 subspecies in NA
a ground dweller, including nesting, likes barren ground .. avoids forests.
this is a juvenile male and lacks the 'black horns' and black under-eye/lores stripe. female is just a duller less contrasting version but i caught them in this field together learning to be Horned Larks. Quite handsome come Spring time some how the 3rd & 4th pix don't download <shrug>
Spotted on Oct 1, 2011
Submitted on Oct 2, 2011
2 Comments
Are find near lakes, rivers and water reservoirs like they find(Larks) in India...?
Wow nice one bird...
Their voice so sweet and attracts anyone...!!
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Horne...