Wildlifeof Bhutan
Sand Lark
Larks, Pipits & Wagtails
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Alaudala raytal
Basic stats
Diet
Insects and seeds
Habitat
Sandy banks near water; nest a deep cup on the ground in vegetation on the sand
Range
Southern Asia
Clutch size
Usually 3 greyish-white eggs speckled brown
Size
12–13cm
The sand lark is a small lark, 12 to 13cm long, found in southern Asia and smaller than the short-toed larks. All subspecies are dull brownish grey with faintly streaked upperparts, and it looks distinctly short-tailed with a fine bill. The lores, supercilium, area under the eye and entire underside are white (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is usually found singly, in pairs or in small loose groups, foraging in sudden zigzag spurts on sandy banks near water for insects and seeds. The breeding season is February to May, and the song is a mix of rattling and tinkling notes high in the air, followed by a descent with dry rattling and whistled notes. The nest is a deep cup on the ground and the usual clutch is three eggs. The account opened does not name Bhutan.
Quick answers
- What does the Sand Lark eat?
- Insects and seeds
- What habitat does the Sand Lark live in?
- Sandy banks near water; nest a deep cup on the ground in vegetation on the sand
- Where is the Sand Lark found?
- Southern Asia
- How many eggs does the Sand Lark lay?
- Usually 3 greyish-white eggs speckled brown
- How big is the Sand Lark?
- 12–13cm