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The '''Fischer's Sparrow-Lark''' ( |
The '''Fischer's Sparrow-Lark''' (''Eremopterix leucopareia'') is a species of [[passerine]] bird in the [[Alaudidae]] family. |
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It is found in [[Burundi]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Kenya]], [[Malawi]], [[Tanzania]], [[Uganda]], and [[Zambia]]. |
It is found in [[Burundi]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Kenya]], [[Malawi]], [[Tanzania]], [[Uganda]], and [[Zambia]]. |
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Its natural [[habitat]] is subtropical or tropical dry lowland [[grassland]]. |
Its natural [[habitat]] is subtropical or tropical dry lowland [[grassland]]. |
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This inconspicuous dull-coloured bird bird somewhat resembles a finch. It can be distinguished from the similar [[Chestnut-headed Sparrow-Lark]], ''Eremopterix signata |
This inconspicuous dull-coloured bird bird somewhat resembles a finch. It can be distinguished from the similar [[Chestnut-headed Sparrow-Lark]], ''Eremopterix signata,'' by the absence of a white patch on the crown of its head. It is found on short grass plains where it congregates in large flocks except during the breeding season.<ref>[http://www.kenyabirds.org.uk/splark-ch.htm Kenya Birds]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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The Fischer's Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix leucopareia) is a species of passerine bird in the Alaudidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
This inconspicuous dull-coloured bird bird somewhat resembles a finch. It can be distinguished from the similar Chestnut-headed Sparrow-Lark, Eremopterix signata, by the absence of a white patch on the crown of its head. It is found on short grass plains where it congregates in large flocks except during the breeding season.[1]
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Eremopterix leucopareia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
External links
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