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Monotonous Lark

Monotonous Lark

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The Monotonous Lark is a terrestrial lark found in grasslands and savannas of south-central Africa, named for its repetitive, yet distinctive, song.
Where to spot
Inhabits dry grasslands and savannas, especially those with scattered trees or bushes, in south-central Africa.
How to spot
Scan open ground and low perches. The best way to locate this bird is by listening for its distinctive, often repeated, whistled song.
When to spot
Observable year-round, but most vocal and conspicuous during the breeding season (wet season).
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File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16018201488).jpg
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16018356470).jpg
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16018357050).jpg
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16019892207).jpg
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16205695945).jpg
File:Mirafra passerina.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16018201488).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16018356470).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16018357050).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16019892207).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Monotonous lark, Mirafra passerina, at Borakalalo National Park, Northwest Province, South Africa (16205695945).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its song, while described as monotonous, is a clear, ringing series of whistles that can be heard from a significant distance, making it easily identifiable.
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