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Indian Bush Lark
Plocealauda erythroptera
Indian Bush Lark (Plocealauda erythroptera) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Indian Bush Lark (Plocealauda erythroptera) is a member of the Alaudidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. 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 Plocealauda
- Species erythroptera
Quick facts
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Indian Bush Lark (Plocealauda erythroptera) is a member of the Alaudidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Pakistan and nw, c, sc India.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Indian Bush Lark live?
The Indian Bush Lark is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Pakistan and nw, c, sc India.
What family does the Indian Bush Lark belong to?
The Indian Bush Lark (Plocealauda erythroptera) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Indian Bush 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.
Conservation
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