Rufous-tailed Lark

Ammomanes phoenicura (Franklin, 1831)

Alaudidae — Larks

Rufous-tailed Lark, Ammomanes phoenicura, is a ground-dwelling lark of dry, open, stony country in India and parts of Pakistan. It belongs to the family Alaudidae in the order Passeriformes, and was described by Franklin in 1831. A notable feature is its large, finch-like bill, with a gently curved upper edge. It is found on the ground, often in pairs or small groups, and its plain brown plumage blends with the soil. During breeding, the male performs a steep climbing display followed by a diving, rising flight pattern.

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Alaudidae — Larks
Breeding range: Oriental Region: India and Pakistan