About the Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark
The ashy-crowned sparrow-lark is a small sparrow-sized member of the lark family. It is found in the plains in open land with bare ground, grass and scrub across South Asia. The males are well marked with a contrasting black-and-white face pattern, while females are sandy brown, looking similar to a female sparrow. Males are easily detected during the breeding season by the long descending whistle that accompanies their undulating and dive-bombing flight displays.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Eremopterix griseus |
| Species Codes | ascspl1, ACSL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark belong to?
The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix griseus) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark?
The ashy-crowned sparrow-lark is a small sparrow-sized member of the lark family. It is found in the plains in open land with bare ground, grass and scrub across South Asia. The males are well marked with a contrasting black-and-white face pattern, while females are sandy brown, looking similar to a...
Where can I report a Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ascspl1, or on iNaturalist.
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