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Black-crowned Sparrow LarkAlternative name: "Black-crowned Finch Lark" Size: 12 cm |
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Taxonomy, classification |
See Black-crowned
Sparrow Lark
at Wikipedia 
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Sightings |
Black-crowned Sparrow Larks were first spotted by us at Ras Al-Hadd, near the eastern tip of Oman, in May 2010. We saw a male bird in its display flight, occasionally coming down to the ground, while a female always stayed on or near the ground with a juvenile bird in tow.
Later in May 2010 also observed near Sohar, some 200 km west of Muscat, where female and immature birds were also observed to use elevated perches.
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Photos |
Near-frontal view of a male Black-crowned Sparrow Lark on the ground
Lateral view of the same Black-crowned Sparrow Lark as above
Slightly different posture, showing the entire colour pattern
on the Black-crowned Sparrow Lark's head
Male Black-crowned Sparrow Lark using a power line as its perch
Male Black-crowned Sparrow Lark issuing its call from above its territory
Here seen dropping a 250-milligram acid bomb...
Female Black-crowned Sparrow Lark (upper right) and a juvenile male
Black-crowned Sparrow Lark in the lower left corner
Closer look at a juvenile Black-crowned Sparrow Lark
Female Black-crowned Sparrow Lark seen from the back (left) and an
immature bird (right) seen together on the ground
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Food |
Based on behaviour observed by us it is likely that Black-crowned Sparrow Larks are seed-eaters.
