Indian Bush Lark Facts

Indian bush lark facts

Scientific Name:

Mirafra erythroptera

Class:

Aves

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Alaudidae

Species:

M. erythroptera

Life Span:

4–6 years (estimated)

Diet:

Seeds, grains, insects

Size:

13–15 cm

Weight:

20–28 g

Flight Speed:

~30–40 km/h

Predators:

Snakes, birds of prey, feral cats

Locations:

India, Pakistan, Nepal

Habitat:

Grasslands, scrublands, open farmlands

Population:

Stable (not precisely estimated)

Incubation Period:

12–14 days

Indian Bush Lark Facts:

  • The Indian Bush Lark is a small grassland bird found in India and nearby regions.
  • Its brown, streaked body helps it stay hidden in dry fields and scrublands.
  • It mainly eats seeds but also feeds on insects.
  • Males sing sweet songs from low bushes or during short flights.
  • Nests are built on the ground among grasses.
  • Eggs hatch after about 12–14 days.
  • It prefers open grasslands and farmlands.
  • The bird flies short distances with quick, fluttering wings.
  • The Indian Bush Lark is not endangered and has a stable population.
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