Mongolian Lark
Melanocorypha mongolica
The Mongolian Lark (Melanocorypha mongolica) is a rare lark found in 4 countries, weighing about 54 g. The Mongolian lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found from southern Russia and Mongolia to central China.
About the Mongolian Lark
The Mongolian lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found from southern Russia and Mongolia to central China.
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How to identify it
Its head is pale brown, with a red crown. Its upper part is reddish-brown, and its lower part is yellowish-white.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Hong Kong SAR China.
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, with peak activity in June. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Mongolian Lark?
- Its head is pale brown, with a red crown. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Mongolian Lark?
- The Mongolian Lark is a small sized bird weighing about 54 g.
- Where can you see a Mongolian Lark?
- The Mongolian Lark occurs in 4 countries, including Mongolia, Russia and China.
- What birds look similar to a Mongolian Lark?
- The Mongolian Lark is most easily confused with the Tibetan Lark, the Black Lark and the Bimaculated Lark.
- Is the Mongolian Lark endangered?
- The Mongolian Lark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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