White-winged Lark
A species of Black and Black-necked Larks Scientific name : Alauda leucoptera Genus : Black and Black-necked Larks
White-winged Lark, A species of Black and Black-necked Larks
Botanical name: Alauda leucoptera
Genus: Black and Black-necked Larks
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Description
This lark with flashing white wing patches is large and robust, usually 17–19 cm in length, with a wingspan of 35 cm. Both sexes weigh about 44 g. In flight, it is unmistakable due to its striking wing pattern: black outer flight feathers, white inner flight feathers, and the rest of the wing chestnut. Its body is dark-streaked grey above and whitish below. The adult male has a chestnut crown, but the sexes are otherwise similar. 
Size
18 cm
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Behavior
The white-winged lark lives in dry, open steppe and plains. It nests on the ground, laying three to eight eggs per clutch. Its diet consists of seeds, and insects during the breeding season. It is gregarious during the winter.
Species Status
Although its population has declined significantly, it is still relatively common, and is not considered to be at risk.
Scientific Classification
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