Bar-tailed Lark
Ammomanes cinctura
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Alaudidae
About
The bar-tailed lark or bar-tailed desert lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. Two other species, the rufous-tailed lark and the Cape clapper lark are both also sometimes referred to using the name bar-tailed lark. It is found from Morocco to Pakistan. Its natural habitat is hot deserts. This is in many places a common species, but elsewhere rather less common. It has a very wide distribution and faces no obvious threats, but surveys have shown that it is slowly decreasing in numbers. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
Two other species, the rufous-tailed lark and the Cape clapper lark are both also sometimes referred to using the name bar-tailed lark.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is sandy or stony desert or semi desert, with low scrubby vegetation.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance