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Spike-heeled Lark
Chersomanes albofasciata (Lafresnaye, 1836)
25 gWeight
The spike-heeled lark (Chersomanes albofasciata) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Busiest months: October · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Angola
Where and when it's recorded
Spike-heeled Lark has been recorded at 22 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Wakkerstroom areaSouth Africa206 records
- Benfontein NRSouth Africa152 records
- Suikerbosrand NRSouth Africa126 records
More places
- Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia110 records
- Karoo NPSouth Africa67 records
- Wakkerstroom Wetland NRSouth Africa52 records
- Augrabies Falls NPSouth Africa46 records
- Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia40 records
- Etosha NP – Halali CampNamibia36 records
- Rietvlei NRSouth Africa28 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 spike-heeled lark (Chersomanes albofasciata) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
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Questions
How big is the Spike-heeled Lark?
The Spike-heeled Lark weighs around 25 g.
Where does the Spike-heeled Lark live?
Its breeding range: Africa: southern, southwestern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Namibia and Angola.
When is the best time to see the Spike-heeled Lark?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Spike-heeled Lark endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Spike-heeled Lark as Least Concern.
What does the Spike-heeled Lark eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Spike-heeled Lark in?
It belongs to the family Larks (Alaudidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 25 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 86 mm
- Tail
- 50 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: southern, southwestern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Larks Alaudidae
- Genus
- Chersomanes
Other birds in the genus Chersomanes
Beesley's LarkChersomanes beesleyi
Greater Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon alaudipes
Lesser Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon hamertoni
Gray's LarkAmmomanopsis grayi
Short-clawed LarkCerthilauda chuana
Karoo Long-billed LarkCerthilauda subcoronata
Eastern Long-billed LarkCerthilauda semitorquata
Cape Long-billed LarkCerthilauda curvirostris
Dusky LarkPinarocorys nigricans
Rufous-rumped LarkPinarocorys erythropygia
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