Monotonous lark
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The monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.
Taxonomy and systematics
The alternate names "white-tailed lark" and "white-tailed bush-lark" should not be confused with the species of the same name, Mirafra albicauda. Other alternate names include monotonous bush lark and Southern white-tailed bush-lark.[1]
Range
The range of the monotonous lark is quite broad, extending over six countries: Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its global extent of occurrence is estimated at 1,400,000 km2.[2]
Habitat
Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
References
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External links
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- "Territory establishment and the mating system of the nomadic Monotonous Lark Mirafra passerina" by Derek Engelbrecht and Joe Grosel
- Monotonous lark - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds.
Appearance
Identification. A medium-small, compact lark with a small bill, a plain face, and an indistinct eyebrow. It has streaky upperparts with a distinct rufous wing panel and a lightly-streaked buffy chest that separates the white throat from the pale belly.Template:Taxonbar