About the Blanford's Lark
Blanford's lark or Blanford's short-toed lark is a small passerine bird of the lark family, Alaudidae, which is native to north-eastern Africa. Its common name commemorates the English zoologist William Thomas Blanford.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Calandrella blanfordi |
| Species Codes | blalar2, BLLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blanford's Lark belong to?
The Blanford's Lark (Calandrella blanfordi) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blanford's Lark?
Blanford's lark or Blanford's short-toed lark is a small passerine bird of the lark family, Alaudidae, which is native to north-eastern Africa. Its common name commemorates the English zoologist William Thomas Blanford....
Where can I report a Blanford's Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Blanford's Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blalar2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
98
Species in Family
29
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