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Obbia Lark
Spizocorys obbiensis Witherby, 1905
14 gWeight
The Obbia lark (Spizocorys obbiensis) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Obbia lark (Spizocorys obbiensis) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in central Somalia, where it is endemic. Its natural habitat is sub-tropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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Questions
How big is the Obbia Lark?
The Obbia Lark weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Obbia Lark live?
Its breeding range: Africa: coastal south-central Somalia.
Is the Obbia Lark endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Obbia Lark as Least Concern.
What does the Obbia Lark eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Obbia Lark in?
It belongs to the family Larks (Alaudidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Desert
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 67 mm
- Tail
- 37 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: coastal south-central Somalia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Larks Alaudidae
- Genus
- Spizocorys
Other birds in the genus Spizocorys
Sclater's LarkSpizocorys sclateri
Stark's LarkSpizocorys starki
Short-tailed LarkSpizocorys fremantlii
Masked LarkSpizocorys personata
Botha's LarkSpizocorys fringillaris
Pink-billed LarkSpizocorys conirostris
Greater Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon alaudipes
Lesser Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon hamertoni
Beesley's LarkChersomanes beesleyi
Spike-heeled LarkChersomanes albofasciata
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