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Degodi lark (Mirafra degodiensis)
Degodi lark fact file
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Degodi lark description
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Alaudidae |
| Genus | Mirafra (1) |
Larks are a family of ground-dwelling birds, all with streaked brown plumage. The medium-sized Degodi lark has fine, but dense streaks on dull brown plumage. The head has a rufous washed crown, a whitish stripe above the eye, and a contrasting dark brown stripe running through the eye. The underparts are white or creamy white, with rufous-brown streaks on the breast. The eyes are dark brown, the bill is the colour of pale horn, and the legs are pinkish brown (2).
- French
- Alouette de Gillett.
- Size
- Length: 16 cm (2)
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Degodi lark biology
Grasshoppers and small caterpillars make up the majority of the Degodi lark’s diet. It feeds on the ground, typically remaining in the shade of bushes during most of the day, and is generally found singly or in pairs (2). Nothing is known specifically about the breeding biology of this species, but generally, lark species lay two to six eggs in nests situated on the ground. The young chicks often leave the nest before they can fly (4).
TopDegodi lark range
The Degodi lark is known only from four locations around Bogol Manya, in the Degodi region of southern Ethiopia (2) (3).
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Degodi lark habitat
Found in arid acacia bushes on bare soil, with scattered bushes of other species, at 300 to 400 meters elevation (2) (3).
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Degodi lark status
Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List 2006 (1).
Degodi lark threats
The Degodi lark is known from only a very small area, which is likely to make it vulnerable to threats, but with such little information regarding its biology and current status, it is hard to determine the extent to which it may be impacted. Increased grazing pressure and firewood collection are possible future threats to the habitat of the Degodi lark (2).
TopDegodi lark conservation
There are no protected areas within the range of the Degodi lark, and very few surveys and no conservation measures have been undertaken due to the inaccessibility and instability of the area (2) (3). Field studies to determine the range, population size and status of the species are proposed, as well as research to assess potential threats and suitable conservation actions (3).
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For further information on the Degodi lark see:
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BirdLife International:
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/ebas/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=8117&m=0
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References
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IUCN Red List (January, 2007)
http://www.iucnredlist.org - del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Sargatal, J. (2004) Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
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BirdLife International (June, 2007)
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/ebas/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=8117&m=0 - Burnie, D. (2001) Animal. Dorling Kindersley, London.
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