Temminck's Lark
A species of Horned Larks Scientific name : Eremophila bilopha Genus : Horned Larks
Temminck's Lark, A species of Horned Larks
Botanical name: Eremophila bilopha
Genus: Horned Larks
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Description
Unlike most other larks, Temminck's lark is a distinctive looking species on the ground, similar to the other, larger, member of its genus, the horned lark. The 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) adult is mainly reddish brown-grey above and pale below, and it has a striking black and white face pattern and a distinctive black patch on its breast. The summer male has black "horns", which give this species its alternative name. The juvenile of this species is reddish above and pale below, quite unlike the juvenile horned lark. The adult Temminck's lark differs from the horned lark in its reddish, rather than brown-grey plumage, and the lack of yellow in the face pattern. It has a similar but less harsh metallic call. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Temminck's Lark primarily feeds on seeds, occasionally consuming insects and some fruits. Engages in active ground foraging, often in pairs or small groups, and displays noteworthy behavior by flipping stones heavier than itself to uncover food.
Habitat
Temminck's Lark predominantly inhabits open, flat plains on the edges of true deserts, as well as barren landscapes with stony or compacted soils, while avoiding areas of soft sand. This species is also adapted to steppe regions and high plateaux featuring sparse vegetation such as wormwood shrubs, and grasses belonging to the Stipa or Lygeum genera. It can be found in areas with a typical annual rainfall range of 200-250 mm.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
Temminck's lark is native to North Africa and the Middle East. Its range includes Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia and Western Sahara. This lark is a bird of open stony semi-desert. Its nest is on the ground, with two to four eggs being laid. Its food is seeds supplemented with insects in the breeding season.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Larks Genus
Horned Larks Species
Temminck's Lark 
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