Sabota Lark (Calendulauda sabota)
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Sabota Lark

Calendulauda sabota (Smith, A, 1836)

25 gWeight

The sabota lark (Calendulauda sabota) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Sabota Lark has been recorded at 102 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia287 records
  2. Mkhuze GRSouth Africa275 records
  3. Polokwane GRSouth Africa269 records
More places
  1. Pilanesberg NPSouth Africa210 records
  2. Zaagkuildrift RdSouth Africa205 records
  3. Kruger NP – Satara CampSouth Africa199 records
  4. Madikwe GRSouth Africa159 records
  5. Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia132 records
  6. Kruger NP – H1-4/Satara Camp to Olifants RiverSouth Africa123 records
  7. Daan Viljoen Game ReserveNamibia114 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaNamibiaBotswanaZimbabweEswatiniAngolaMozambique

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 sabota lark (Calendulauda sabota) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Africa in its natural habitats of dry savannah, moist savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is generally sedentary but local movements occur in drier regions.

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Questions

How big is the Sabota Lark?

The Sabota Lark weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Sabota Lark live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

When is the best time to see the Sabota Lark?

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

Is the Sabota Lark endangered?

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

What does the Sabota Lark eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Sabota Lark in?

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

At a glance

Weight
25 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
82 mm
Tail
52 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Africa: southern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Larks Alaudidae
Genus
Calendulauda

Other birds in the genus Calendulauda

Sabota Lark

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