Fischer's Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix leucopareia
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAlaudidae (Larks)
- GenusEremopterix (Sparrow-Larks)
- SpeciesEremopterix leucopareia (Fischer's Sparrow-Lark)
About the Fischer's Sparrow-Lark
Fischer's sparrow-lark (Eremopterix leucopareia) or Fischer's finch-lark is a species of passerine bird in the family Alaudidae. It is found from central Kenya to eastern Zambia, Malawi and north-western Mozambique. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
This inconspicuous dull-coloured bird somewhat resembles a finch. It can be distinguished from the similar chestnut-headed sparrow-lark 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.
The common name of the bird commemorates the German explorer Gustav Fischer. Images and classification at the Animal Diversity Web Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fischer's Sparrow-Lark in Serengeti 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 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 8 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 10 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 12 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 13 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 14 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 15 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 16 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 17 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 18 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 19 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 20 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 21 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fischer's Sparrow-Lark in Serengeti National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Fischer's Sparrow-Lark sighting in Serengeti National Park, based on 1,295 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fischer's Sparrow-Lark in Serengeti National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Fischer's Sparrow-Lark in Serengeti National Park in our monthly data.