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Dune Lark
Calendulauda erythrochlamys
Dune Lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Dune Lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) is a member of the Alaudidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 28.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Alaudidae Larks
- Genus Calendulauda
- Species erythrochlamys
Quick facts
- Weight
- 28.1 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Dune Lark is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of arid, desert country, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Dune Lark is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Dune Lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) is a member of the Alaudidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF wc, sw Namibia and nw South Africa.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 28.1 g, with a wing length of about 8.5 cm and a tail of around 6.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 71,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Dune Lark?
The Dune Lark is a small bird that weighs around 28.1 g.
Where does the Dune Lark live?
The Dune Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF wc, sw Namibia and nw South Africa, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Dune Lark belong to?
The Dune Lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Dune Lark eat?
The Dune Lark is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Dune Lark migrate?
The Dune Lark is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Dune Lark endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Dune Lark make?
1 real field recording of the Dune Lark — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Dune Lark's range?
The Dune Lark has a mapped global range of about 71,000 km².
Conservation
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