Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti)
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Desert Lark

Ammomanes deserti (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)

24 gWeight

The desert lark (Ammomanes deserti) breeds in deserts and semi-deserts from Morocco to western India.

Busiest months: March · Most records: United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Israel

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Desert Lark has been recorded at 70 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 23 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates915 records
  2. Private estate near Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates402 records
  3. Wamm FarmsUnited Arab Emirates237 records
More places
  1. PetraJordan198 records
  2. Yeruham LakeIsrael180 records
  3. Tagdilt TrackMorocco157 records
  4. Eilat – KM20 Flamingo Pools 20Israel145 records
  5. Kfar AdumimPalestinian Territories135 records
  6. ) | Gorges du TodraMorocco129 records
  7. International Birding and Research Center Eilat (IBRCE)Israel119 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United Arab EmiratesMoroccoIsraelJordanPalestinian TerritoriesPakistanDjiboutiQatar

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The desert lark (Ammomanes deserti) breeds in deserts and semi-deserts from Morocco to western India. It has a very wide distribution and faces no obvious threats, and surveys have shown that it is slowly increasing in numbers as it expands its range. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

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Questions

How big is the Desert Lark?

The Desert Lark weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Desert Lark live?

Its breeding range: Africa, Palearctic: Morocco to western India. It is most often recorded in United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Israel.

When is the best time to see the Desert Lark?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Desert Lark endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Desert Lark as Least Concern.

What does the Desert Lark eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Desert Lark in?

It belongs to the family Larks (Alaudidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
24 g
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
96 mm
Tail
64 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa, Palearctic: Morocco to western India

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Larks Alaudidae
Genus
Ammomanes

Other birds in the genus Ammomanes

Bar-tailed LarkBar-tailed LarkAmmomanes cincturaRufous-tailed LarkRufous-tailed LarkAmmomanes phoenicuraGreater Hoopoe-LarkGreater Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon alaudipesLesser Hoopoe-LarkLesser Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon hamertoniBeesley's LarkBeesley's LarkChersomanes beesleyiSpike-heeled LarkSpike-heeled LarkChersomanes albofasciataGray's LarkGray's LarkAmmomanopsis grayiShort-clawed LarkShort-clawed LarkCerthilauda chuanaKaroo Long-billed LarkKaroo Long-billed LarkCerthilauda subcoronataEastern Long-billed LarkEastern Long-billed LarkCerthilauda semitorquata
Desert Lark

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