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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Alaudidae

Spike-heeled Lark

Chersomanes albofasciata

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
24.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 88

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 88).

DEF 57

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 57).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Southern & Southwestern Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
10 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Chersomanes albofasciata obscurata

    sw, c Angola

  • Chersomanes albofasciata erikssoni

    n Namibia

  • Chersomanes albofasciata kalahariae

    s, w Botswana and n South Africa

  • Chersomanes albofasciata boweni

    nw Namibia

  • Chersomanes albofasciata arenaria

    s Namibia and sw South Africa

  • Chersomanes albofasciata barlowi

    e Botswana

  • Chersomanes albofasciata alticola

    ne South Africa

  • Chersomanes albofasciata albofasciata

    se Botswana to c South Africa

  • Chersomanes albofasciata garrula

    w South Africa

  • Chersomanes albofasciata macdonaldi

    s South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Chersomanes albofasciata

Which family does it belong to?

Larks (Alaudidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Southern & Southwestern

Sources & credits

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