Rufous-tailed Lark (Ammomanes phoenicura)
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Rufous-tailed Lark

Ammomanes phoenicura (Franklin, 1831)

26 gWeight

The rufous-tailed lark (Ammomanes phoenicura), also sometimes called the rufous-tailed finch-lark, is a ground bird found in the drier open stony habitats of India and parts of Pakistan.

Busiest months: November–February · Most records: India

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November–February · Most records: India

Rufous-tailed Lark has been recorded at 71 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Vetal Tekdi/HillIndia619 records
  2. Bhopar grasslands, ThaneIndia586 records
  3. Viva Wetlands, VirarIndia382 records
More places
  1. Osman Sagar LakeIndia326 records
  2. Manjeera Wildlife SanctuaryIndia289 records
  3. Ujani Dam – Kumbhargaon Bird SanctuaryIndia244 records
  4. Rishi Valley – School CampusIndia219 records
  5. Tal Chhapar SanctuaryIndia191 records
  6. Rishi ValleyIndia184 records
  7. Vadhavana Lake, DabhoiIndia180 records

Countries and regions with the most records

India

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 rufous-tailed lark (Ammomanes phoenicura), also sometimes called the rufous-tailed finch-lark, is a ground bird found in the drier open stony habitats of India and parts of Pakistan. Like other species in the genus it has a large finch-like bill with a slightly curved edge to the upper mandible. The dull brown colour matches the soil as it forages for grass seeds, grain and insects.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-tailed Lark?

The Rufous-tailed Lark weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Rufous-tailed Lark live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: India and Pakistan. It is most often recorded in India.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-tailed Lark?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February, November and December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufous-tailed Lark endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-tailed Lark as Near Threatened.

What does the Rufous-tailed Lark eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Rufous-tailed Lark in?

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

At a glance

Weight
26 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
101 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Oriental: India and Pakistan

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Larks Alaudidae
Genus
Ammomanes

Other birds in the genus Ammomanes

Desert LarkDesert LarkAmmomanes desertiBar-tailed LarkBar-tailed LarkAmmomanes cincturaGreater 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
Rufous-tailed Lark

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