Indian Bush Lark
A species of Bush Larks and Allies Scientific name : Mirafra erythroptera Genus : Bush Larks and Allies
Indian Bush Lark, A species of Bush Larks and Allies
Botanical name: Mirafra erythroptera
Genus: Bush Larks and Allies
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Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
It is distinguished from Jerdon's bush lark by its shorter bill and legs and longer tail. The plumage of the Indian bush lark is pale and it has a cheek patch completely bounded by a white supercilium and post-auricular border. The crown and upper-parts are heavily streaked. The pale underparts have large spots on the breast. Most of its wing coverts, tertials and central tail feathers have pale centres. The primary coverts look all brown. The rufous wing bars are diagnostic but care must be taken not to confuse the bird with Jerdon's bush lark in the central Western Ghats and country around where their ranges overlap. Jerdon's bush lark is darker with more rufous on the wings. It sings from bush tops but does not usually perch on trees or wires. The calls are similar to that of Jerdon's bush lark but are lower and have longer rattling tremolos often falling in pitch. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Indian Bush Lark, the Indian Bush Lark, primarily feeds on seeds and invertebrates. It employs ground foraging techniques, typically at dawn or dusk, for these dietary staples. It showcases no unique dietary adaptations or preferences.
Habitat
The habitat of indian Bush Lark encompasses arid lowlands that are typically characterized by scrubby vegetation with a preference for areas that include rocky terrain. These birds thrive in environments which offer sparse tree coverage and open grounds that support their ground-dwelling habits.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The song-flight during the mating season is an amazing spectacle. The bird flutters high over the ground, then holds its wings in an open "V" and "parachutes" down to its perch uttering its song consisting of short tweets and cheeps in three syllables followed by a longer fourth syllable. This combination is repeated till the bird perches again.
Distribution Area
The Indian bush lark is most commonly found in arid areas. It is found in Pakistan and north-western, central and south-central India.
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Larks Genus
Bush Larks and Allies Species
Indian Bush Lark 
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