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Turkestan Short-toed Lark

Turkestan Short-toed Lark

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A subtly marked small lark, appearing generally sandy-brown with fine streaking on its upperparts, blending well into its dry, open habitats. It is closely related to and often difficult to distinguish from other short-toed larks.
Where to spot
Arid and semi-arid steppes and grasslands across Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Its wintering grounds are less precisely defined but likely overlap with other short-toed larks in warmer regions.
How to spot
Look for its subtle plumage and observe its behavior on open ground. Precise identification often relies on an understanding of its specific geographic range and comparison of its calls to similar species.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/summer) in its Central Asian range. Observability might decrease outside of this period.
This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Greater Short-toed Lark but has been recognized as distinct based on genetic and vocal differences, highlighting the complexity of lark taxonomy.
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