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Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix leucopareia
Fischer's Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix leucopareia) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix leucopareia) is a member of the Alaudidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 14.5 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 Eremopterix
- Species leucopareia
Quick facts
- Weight
- 14.5 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix leucopareia) belongs to the Alaudidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF c Kenya to e Zambia, Malawi and nw Mozambique.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 14.5 g, with a wing length of about 7.5 cm and a tail of around 4.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 859,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark?
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark is a very small bird that weighs around 14.5 g.
Where does the Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark live?
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF c Kenya to e Zambia, Malawi and nw Mozambique, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark belong to?
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix leucopareia) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark eat?
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark migrate?
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Fischer’s Sparrow-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 Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark make?
1 real field recording of the Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark's range?
The Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark has a mapped global range of about 859,000 km².
Conservation
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