Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix australis
The Black-eared Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix australis) is a rare lark found in 2 countries, weighing about 14 g. The black-eared sparrow-lark or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
About the Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
The black-eared sparrow-lark or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-eared Sparrow-Lark look like?
- The black-eared sparrow-lark or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
- How big is a Black-eared Sparrow-Lark?
- The Black-eared Sparrow-Lark is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Black-eared Sparrow-Lark?
- The Black-eared Sparrow-Lark occurs in 2 countries, including South Africa and Namibia.
- What birds look similar to a Black-eared Sparrow-Lark?
- The Black-eared Sparrow-Lark is most easily confused with the Chestnut-headed Sparrow-Lark, the Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark and the Fischer's Sparrow-Lark.
- Is the Black-eared Sparrow-Lark endangered?
- The Black-eared Sparrow-Lark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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