Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix verticalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAlaudidae (Larks)
- GenusEremopterix (Sparrow-Larks)
- SpeciesEremopterix verticalis (Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark)
About the Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
The grey-backed sparrow-lark (Eremopterix verticalis) or grey-backed finch-lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern and south-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Sometimes, the name 'grey-backed sparrow-lark' is also used to describe the black-eared sparrow-lark.
Four subspecies are recognized: E. v. khama - Irwin, 1957: Found in north-eastern Botswana, western Zimbabwe and western Zambia E. v. harti - Benson & Irwin, 1965: Found in south-western Zambia E. v. damarensis - Roberts, 1931: Found from western Angola and south-western Zambia to western South Africa
E. v. verticalis - (Smith, 1836): Found from south-eastern Botswana and south-western Zimbabwe to southern South Africa Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds Grey-backed sparrow-lark Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark in Etosha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 5 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 6 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 8 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 9 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 10 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 11 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 12 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark in Etosha National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 647 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark in Etosha National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.