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Black-eared Sparrow-lark

Black-eared Sparrow-lark

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The Black-eared Sparrow-lark is a small, compact lark with distinct sexual dimorphism, found in arid grasslands and semi-deserts of Southern Africa. Males have striking black markings.
Where to spot
Arid and semi-arid grasslands, sparse scrub, and open stony plains in Southern Africa.
How to spot
Scan open ground. Males are easier to identify with their black markings. Look for their low, undulating flight or listen for their thin, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Observable year-round. More vocal and conspicuous during the breeding season (spring/summer).
File:Eremopterix australis -Bushmanland, South Africa-8.jpg
File:Eremopterix australis australis 1838.jpg
File:Eremopterix australis -Bushmanland, South Africa-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Eremopterix australis australis 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Males have a prominent black ear-covert patch and belly, contrasting sharply with their pale plumage, which is a key identifying feature.
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