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Rufous-tailed Lark

Ammomanes phoenicura · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Conservation
NT Near Threatened
Codes
rutlar2, RTLA

About the Rufous-tailed Lark

The rufous-tailed lark, also sometimes called the rufous-tailed finch-lark, is a ground bird found in the drier open stony habitats of India and parts of Pakistan. Like other species in the genus it has a large finch-like bill with a slightly curved edge to the upper mandible. The dull brown colour matches the soil as it forages for grass seeds, grain and insects. Males and females are indistinguishable in the field but during the breeding season, the male has a courtship display that involves flying up steeply and then nose-diving and pulling up in a series of stepped wavy dips accompanied by calling. They forage on the ground in pairs or small groups.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyLarks (Alaudidae)
SpeciesAmmomanes phoenicura
Species Codesrutlar2, RTLA
ConservationNT Near Threatened

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Rufous-tailed Lark belong to?

The Rufous-tailed Lark (Ammomanes phoenicura) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.

What is the conservation status of the Rufous-tailed Lark?

The Rufous-tailed Lark is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Lark?

The rufous-tailed lark, also sometimes called the rufous-tailed finch-lark, is a ground bird found in the drier open stony habitats of India and parts of Pakistan. Like other species in the genus it has a large finch-like bill with a slightly curved edge to the upper mandible. The dull brown colour ...

Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Lark sighting?

You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutlar2, or on iNaturalist.