Gray's Lark
Ammomanopsis grayi
The Gray's Lark (Ammomanopsis grayi) is a rare lark found only in Namibia, weighing about 21 g. Gray's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
About the Gray's Lark
Gray's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-western Africa in its natural habitat of hot deserts.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Gray's Lark can be seen all year round, with peak activity in September. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Gray's Lark look like?
- Gray's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
- How big is a Gray's Lark?
- The Gray's Lark is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Gray's Lark?
- The Gray's Lark is endemic to Namibia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Gray's Lark?
- The Gray's Lark is most easily confused with the Dune Lark, the Tibetan Lark and the Chestnut-headed Sparrow-Lark.
- Is the Gray's Lark endangered?
- The Gray's Lark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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