Rufous-capped Lark
Calandrella eremica
Rufous-capped Lark (Calandrella eremica) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Rufous-capped Lark (Calandrella eremica) is a member of the Alaudidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 23.7 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 Calandrella
- Species eremica
Quick facts
- Weight
- 23.7 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-capped 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 Rufous-capped Lark is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Rufous-capped Lark (Calandrella eremica) is a member of the Alaudidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF sw Arabia, ne Ethiopia and n Somalia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 23.7 g, with a wing length of about 9.1 cm and a tail of around 6.4 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 150,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-capped Lark?
The Rufous-capped Lark is a small bird that weighs around 23.7 g.
Where does the Rufous-capped Lark live?
The Rufous-capped Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF sw Arabia, ne Ethiopia and n Somalia, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Rufous-capped Lark belong to?
The Rufous-capped Lark (Calandrella eremica) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-capped Lark eat?
The Rufous-capped Lark is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Rufous-capped Lark migrate?
The Rufous-capped Lark is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Rufous-capped 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 Rufous-capped Lark make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous-capped 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 Rufous-capped Lark's range?
The Rufous-capped Lark has a mapped global range of about 150,000 km².
Conservation
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