Tibetan Lark
A species of Black and Black-necked Larks Scientific name : Melanocorypha maxima Genus : Black and Black-necked Larks
Tibetan Lark, A species of Black and Black-necked Larks
Botanical name: Melanocorypha maxima
Genus: Black and Black-necked Larks
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Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The Tibetan lark (Melanocorypha maxima) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found on the Tibetan plateau from north-western India to central China. Alternate names for this species include the Asiatic lark, long-billed calandra lark and long-billed lark.
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Tibetan Lark consumes seeds, tender leaves, berries, and invertebrates. Foraging behavior is primarily ground-based, exhibiting a generalist diet with varied food sources.
Habitat
Tibetan Lark inhabits grassy areas typically associated with a degree of moisture, such as marshes adjacent to lake and river ecosystems. These birds are indigenous to broad upland regions, where they occupy open terrestrial habitats, often in places with a sparse human footprint.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Photo By Don Roberson