Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark

Eremopterix griseus

The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark is a small bird found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia. It has a distinctive ashy-grey crown and a pale supercilium, with a buffy-brown back and wings. The underparts are white with fine streaking on the breast. This species is known for its distinctive display flight, during which the male ascends high into the air and then parachutes down while singing. It is often found in open grasslands, agricultural fields, and scrubby areas, where it forages for seeds and insects on the ground. The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark is a common and widespread species with no significant conservation concerns.

Habitat: Open grasslands, agricultural fields, scrubby areas