Madagascar Lark (Eremopterix hova)
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Madagascar Lark

Eremopterix hova (Hartlaub, 1860)

19 gWeight

The Madagascar lark (Eremopterix hova) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae endemic to Madagascar.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar

Madagascar Lark has been recorded at 19 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Belalanda WetlandsMadagascar263 records
  2. Berenty ReserveMadagascar173 records
  3. Ifaty – spiny forest reservesMadagascar117 records
More places
  1. Le Relais de la Reine/Le Jardin du RoyMadagascar86 records
  2. Zombitse-Vohibasia NPMadagascar70 records
  3. Ankarafantsika NPMadagascar41 records
  4. Ranomafana NPMadagascar37 records
  5. Nosy VeMadagascar16 records
  6. Ankarafantsika Park HeadquartersMadagascar12 records
  7. Ankarafantsika NP – Lac RavelobeMadagascar7 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Madagascar

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 Madagascar lark (Eremopterix hova) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae endemic to Madagascar.

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Questions

How big is the Madagascar Lark?

The Madagascar Lark weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Madagascar Lark live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Madagascar. It is most often recorded in Madagascar.

When is the best time to see the Madagascar Lark?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Madagascar Lark endangered?

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

What does the Madagascar Lark eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Madagascar Lark in?

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

At a glance

Weight
19 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
76 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

Africa: Madagascar

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Larks Alaudidae
Genus
Eremopterix

Other birds in the genus Eremopterix

Black-eared Sparrow-LarkBlack-eared Sparrow-LarkEremopterix australisBlack-crowned Sparrow-LarkBlack-crowned Sparrow-LarkEremopterix nigricepsChestnut-backed Sparrow-LarkChestnut-backed Sparrow-LarkEremopterix leucotisAshy-crowned Sparrow-LarkAshy-crowned Sparrow-LarkEremopterix griseusChestnut-headed Sparrow-LarkChestnut-headed Sparrow-LarkEremopterix signatusGrey-backed Sparrow-LarkGrey-backed Sparrow-LarkEremopterix verticalisFischer's Sparrow-LarkFischer's Sparrow-LarkEremopterix leucopareiaGreater Hoopoe-LarkGreater Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon alaudipesLesser Hoopoe-LarkLesser Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon hamertoniBeesley's LarkBeesley's LarkChersomanes beesleyi
Madagascar Lark

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