About the Gray-backed Sparrow-Lark
The grey-backed sparrow-lark or grey-backed finch-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern and south-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Sometimes, the name 'grey-backed sparrow-lark' is also used to describe the black-eared sparrow-lark.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Eremopterix verticalis |
| Species Codes | gybspl1, GBSL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-backed Sparrow-Lark belong to?
The Gray-backed Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix verticalis) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-backed Sparrow-Lark?
The grey-backed sparrow-lark or grey-backed finch-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern and south-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Sometimes, the name 'grey-backed sp...
Where can I report a Gray-backed Sparrow-Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-backed Sparrow-Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gybspl1, or on iNaturalist.
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