The White-tailed Lark is a medium-sized lark found in open grasslands and savannas of East Africa, distinguished by its white outer tail feathers.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, savannas, and cultivated fields in East Africa (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
How to spot
Scan open ground. Look for the white outer tail feathers when the bird is flushed or in flight. Listen for its varied song, often delivered from a low perch or in a display flight.
When to spot
Observable year-round, more vocal during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, savannas, and cultivated fields in East Africa (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
How to spot
Scan open ground. Look for the white outer tail feathers when the bird is flushed or in flight. Listen for its varied song, often delivered from a low perch or in a display flight.
When to spot
Observable year-round, more vocal during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The white outer tail feathers are a very clear identification mark, especially when the bird takes flight.
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