Bengal Bush Lark
A species of Bush Larks and Allies Scientific name : Mirafra assamica Genus : Bush Larks and Allies
Bengal Bush Lark, A species of Bush Larks and Allies
Botanical name: Mirafra assamica
Genus: Bush Larks and Allies
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Description General Info
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Description
The Bengal bush lark is short-tailed and has a strong stout bill. It is not as long as the skylark, measuring about 15 centimetres in length. It is dark-streaked grey above, and buff below, with spotting on the breast and behind the eye. The wings are rufous. The song of the Bengal bush lark is a repetition of thin disyllabic notes, delivered in a song-flight. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Bengal Bush Lark mostly feeds on seeds and invertebrates, employing ground foraging methods. Unique adaptations or preferences in its diet are not well-documented.
Habitat
The habitat of bengal Bush Lark encompasses open grasslands and fields situated on plains, which are often interspersed with scattered bushes and trees, providing a mixed environment. These birds exhibit a terrestrial lifestyle and are adapted to habitats that range from dry to occasionally moist conditions, favoring a landscape that offers both ground cover and open areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
It nests on the ground, laying three or four speckled eggs. This lark feeds primarily on seeds and insects, especially the latter during the breeding season.
Distribution Area
The Bengal bush lark is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and south-east Asia, and found in the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar and Nepal, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 100,000-1,000,000 square kilometres. The Bengal bush lark is a common bird of dry, open, stony country often with sparse shrubs, and cultivated areas.
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Larks Genus
Bush Larks and Allies Species
Bengal Bush Lark 
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