Eastern Long-billed Lark
Eastern Long-billed Lark
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The Eastern Long-billed Lark is a terrestrial lark with a prominent long, curved bill, found in open grasslands and savannas of southeastern Africa. It uses its bill for probing.
Where to spot
Inhabits open grasslands, savannas, and sparse woodlands in southeastern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho).
How to spot
Scan open ground for movement. Its long, curved bill is a key identification feature. Listen for its distinctive, often repeated, whistled song delivered from a low perch or in flight.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Most active during the cooler morning and late afternoon hours.
Where to spot
Inhabits open grasslands, savannas, and sparse woodlands in southeastern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho).
How to spot
Scan open ground for movement. Its long, curved bill is a key identification feature. Listen for its distinctive, often repeated, whistled song delivered from a low perch or in flight.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Most active during the cooler morning and late afternoon hours.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species' long bill isn't just for show; it's a specialized tool for digging out invertebrates from the soil in its preferred habitat.
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