The Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark is a small, drab lark with a pale grey crown, found in open, dry habitats across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is often seen in flocks.
Where to spot
Open dry grasslands, cultivated fields, barren plains, and scrubland across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for small, drab birds moving on open ground, often in flocks. Its ash-grey crown is a key feature. Listen for its simple, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Observable year-round, often forming large flocks in the non-breeding season (winter).
Where to spot
Open dry grasslands, cultivated fields, barren plains, and scrubland across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for small, drab birds moving on open ground, often in flocks. Its ash-grey crown is a key feature. Listen for its simple, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Observable year-round, often forming large flocks in the non-breeding season (winter).
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This species is highly gregarious, often forming large flocks outside the breeding season, which can number in the hundreds or even thousands.
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