Least ConcernRareSeedsGrasslandCup nestTiny · 15 g
About the Fischer's Sparrow-Lark
Fischer's sparrow-lark or Fischer's finch-lark is a species of passerine bird in the family Alaudidae. It is found from central Kenya to eastern Zambia, Malawi and north-western Mozambique. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Congo - Kinshasa.
When to see it
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Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-crowned Sparrow-LarkEremopterix nigricepsThe adult males has a bold pied head pattern with a mainly blackhead with contrasting white forehead and white cheek patches.
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-LarkEremopterix leucotisThis is a small lark at 11 cm.
Grey-backed Sparrow-LarkEremopterix verticalisThe grey-backed sparrow-lark or grey-backed finch-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
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