Large-billed Lark
Galerida magnirostris
The Large-billed Lark (Galerida magnirostris) is a uncommon lark found in 2 countries, weighing about 42 g. The large-billed lark or southern thick-billed lark is a small passerine bird found in southern Africa.
About the Large-billed Lark
The large-billed lark or southern thick-billed lark is a small passerine bird found in southern Africa. The name "large-billed lark" may also refer to Bradfield's lark. The name "thick-billed lark" more commonly refers to the species of the same name.
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How to identify it
The large-billed lark is 18 cm in length. It is relatively short-tailed and has a thick bill with a yellow base to the lower mandible. It has streaked brown-grey upperparts, and a long white supercilium. Like other species in the genus, it has a crest that can be raised in display or alarm. The underparts are cream-coloured with heavy dark streaking on the breast. The heavy bi-coloured bill distinguishes this species from all other African larks. The call of this very vocal species is a soft creaking "treeeeleeeeleee".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Large-billed 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
- How do you identify a Large-billed Lark?
- The large-billed lark is 18 cm in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Large-billed Lark?
- The Large-billed Lark is a small sized bird weighing about 42 g.
- Where can you see a Large-billed Lark?
- The Large-billed Lark occurs in 2 countries, including South Africa and Lesotho.
- What birds look similar to a Large-billed Lark?
- The Large-billed Lark is most easily confused with the Malabar Lark, the Sykes's Lark and the Sun Lark.
- Is the Large-billed Lark endangered?
- The Large-billed Lark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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