Stark's Lark

Spizocorys starki

Stark's Lark is a small, ground-dwelling bird found in the arid savannas and grasslands of southern Africa. It is known for its distinctive song and intricate display flights during the breeding season. This lark has a cryptic plumage, with streaked brown and buff upperparts, and a pale underbelly. Its diet consists of seeds and insects, which it forages for on the ground. Stark's Lark is well-adapted to the harsh, semi-arid environments it inhabits, utilizing its camouflage to evade predators and seeking out sparse vegetation for nesting. Despite facing threats from habitat degradation and agricultural expansion, its population status is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Arid savannas and grasslands