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Jerdon’s Bush Lark
Plocealauda affinis
Jerdon's Bush Lark (Plocealauda affinis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Jerdon’s Bush Lark (Plocealauda affinis) 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 affinis
Quick facts
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Jerdon’s Bush Lark (Plocealauda affinis) is a member of the Alaudidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s India and Sri Lanka.
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 Jerdon’s Bush Lark live?
The Jerdon’s Bush Lark is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s India and Sri Lanka.
What family does the Jerdon’s Bush Lark belong to?
The Jerdon’s Bush Lark (Plocealauda affinis) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Jerdon’s 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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