Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix griseus) Also known as the Ashy-crowned Finch-lark or Black-bellied Finch-lark. It is found in the plains in open land with bare ground, grass and scrub. The males are well marked with a contrasting black-and-white face pattern, while females are sandy brown, looking similar to a female sparrow. Males are easily detected during the breeding season by the long descending whistle that accompanies their undulating and dive-bombing flight displays. These birds are usually seen sitting on the ground, and although they will sometimes perch on wires they do not perch in trees or bushes.The male is sandy brown overall with a black belly, chin, lower lores and eye stripe. The top of the head is ashy (although the base of these crown feathers are dark). The female is pale brown and very similar to a female House Sparrow, although the legs are much shorter and appearing stockier and shorter-necked. The name in some Hindi dialects for the bird is dabhak churi, which means crouching sparrow. Surat outskirts. Feb 2014
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:43:04 +0000
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