Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix australis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAlaudidae (Larks)
- GenusEremopterix (Sparrow-Larks)
- SpeciesEremopterix australis (Black-eared Sparrow-Lark)
About the Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
The black-eared sparrow-lark (Eremopterix australis) or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Botswana, Namibia, and South 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 used to describe this species, although more commonly it refers to a separate species (Eremopterix verticalis). Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds Black-eared sparrow-lark Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-eared Sparrow-Lark in Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix verticalis
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix leucotis
Dune Lark
Calendulauda erythrochlamys
Gray's Lark
Ammomanopsis grayi
Sabota Lark
Calendulauda sabota
Sclater's Lark
Spizocorys sclateri
Stark's Lark
Spizocorys starki
Red-capped Lark
Calandrella cinerea
Monotonous Lark
Mirafra passerina
Karoo Long-billed Lark
Certhilauda subcoronata
Spike-heeled Lark
Chersomanes albofasciata
Fawn-colored Lark
Calendulauda africanoides
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.