Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix verticalis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Alaudidae
Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark.
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Eremopterix verticalis
Category
birds
Family
Alaudidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 17 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding grey-backed sparrow-lark in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 70%; other plant material 20%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.