Greater Short-toed Lark

Calandrella brachydactyla

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Brief #

Dark-streaked greyish-brown above, and white below

Synonyms #

  • Terrera común (Spanish)
  • Calandriña (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Greater Short-toed Lark is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It is dark-streaked greyish-brown above, and white below, and has a strong pointed bill that is pinkish with a grey culmen. It has a pale supercilium, dark patches on each side of its neck and a dark tail. The sexes are similar.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 14 cm
Wingspan: 25 - 30 cm
Weight: 20 - 26 g

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