Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix nigriceps
The Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix nigriceps) is a rare lark found in 26 countries, weighing about 14 g. The black-crowned sparrow-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
About the Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark
The black-crowned sparrow-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found across northern Africa from Mauritania through the Middle East to north-western India. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
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How to identify it
The adult males has a bold pied head pattern with a mainly blackhead with contrasting white forehead and white cheek patches. The upperparts are pale greyish brown with black underparts and underwings which contrast with a white patch at the sides of the breast. The tail is blackish with buff edges and grey central feathers, The bill is horn coloured. The females are very different being pale sandy brown on the upperparts with faint streaking on the crown and whitish patches around the eye and on the sides of the neck.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark?
- The adult males has a bold pied head pattern with a mainly blackhead with contrasting white forehead and white cheek patches. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark?
- The Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark?
- The Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark occurs in 26 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, India, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
- What birds look similar to a Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark?
- The Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark is most easily confused with the Fischer's Sparrow-Lark, the Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark and the Black-eared Sparrow-Lark.
- Is the Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark endangered?
- The Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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