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Monotonous Lark
Mirafra passerina Gyldenstolpe, 1926
25 gWeight
The monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.
Busiest months: December–January · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: December–January · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
Monotonous Lark has been recorded at 45 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Pilanesberg NPSouth Africa31 records
- Kruger NP – Satara CampSouth Africa30 records
- Benfontein NRSouth Africa26 records
More places
- Borakalalo NPSouth Africa23 records
- Zaagkuildrift RdSouth Africa23 records
- Kruger NP – Pafuri CampSouth Africa20 records
- Kruger NP – Pafuri/S63 areaSouth Africa13 records
- Kruger NP – H1-4/Satara Camp to Olifants RiverSouth Africa12 records
- Kruger NP – Skukuza CampSouth Africa12 records
- Kruger NP – Satara-Tshokwane RoadSouth Africa11 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.
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Questions
How big is the Monotonous Lark?
The Monotonous Lark weighs around 25 g.
Where does the Monotonous Lark live?
Its breeding range: Africa: western Angola to central Zambia and south to northern South Africa. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.
When is the best time to see the Monotonous Lark?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Monotonous Lark endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Monotonous Lark as Least Concern.
What does the Monotonous Lark eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Monotonous Lark in?
It belongs to the family Larks (Alaudidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 25 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 81 mm
- Tail
- 57 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 21 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: western Angola to central Zambia and south to northern South Africa
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Larks Alaudidae
- Genus
- Mirafra
Other birds in the genus Mirafra
Friedmann's LarkMirafra pulpa
Kordofan LarkMirafra cordofanica
Williams's LarkMirafra williamsi
Singing Bush LarkMirafra javanica
Melodious LarkMirafra cheniana
White-tailed LarkMirafra albicauda
Greater Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon alaudipes
Lesser Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon hamertoni
Beesley's LarkChersomanes beesleyi
Spike-heeled LarkChersomanes albofasciata
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