Sabota Lark
A species of Calendulauda Larks Scientific name : Calendulauda sabota Genus : Calendulauda Larks
Sabota Lark, A species of Calendulauda Larks
Botanical name: Calendulauda sabota
Genus: Calendulauda Larks
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Description General Info
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Description
The sabota lark (Calendulauda sabota) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Africa in its natural habitats of dry savannah, moist savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Sabota Lark primarily consumes insects such as caterpillars and termites, alongside seeds, leaves, and stems. Typically forages on the ground, gleaning from vegetation or digging for food, and is drawn to freshly burnt areas. Sabota Lark's diet varies regionally, from 60% seeds in deserts to a predominantly seed-based diet in the Karoo.
Habitat
Sabota Lark typically inhabits a range of savannas, from arid thornveld to more humid acacia and mopane woodlands. They have a preference for grassy areas and are often associated with rocky ridges that have some bush cover.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Larks Genus
Calendulauda Larks Species
Sabota Lark