About the Mediterranean Short-toed Lark
The Mediterranean short-toed lark is a small passerine bird found in and around the Mediterranean Basin. It is a common bird with a very wide range from Canary Islands north to the Iberian Peninsula and east throughout North Africa to parts of the Middle East. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Alaudala rufescens |
| Species Codes | mstlar1, MSTL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mediterranean Short-toed Lark belong to?
The Mediterranean Short-toed Lark (Alaudala rufescens) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mediterranean Short-toed Lark?
The Mediterranean short-toed lark is a small passerine bird found in and around the Mediterranean Basin. It is a common bird with a very wide range from Canary Islands north to the Iberian Peninsula and east throughout North Africa to parts of the Middle East. The International Union for Conservatio...
Where can I report a Mediterranean Short-toed Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Mediterranean Short-toed Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mstlar1, or on iNaturalist.
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