About the Desert Lark
The desert lark breeds in deserts and semi-deserts from Morocco to western India. It has a very wide distribution and faces no obvious threats, and surveys have shown that it is slowly increasing in numbers as it expands its range. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Ammomanes deserti |
| Species Codes | deslar1, DELA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Desert Lark belong to?
The Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Desert Lark?
The desert lark breeds in deserts and semi-deserts from Morocco to western India. It has a very wide distribution and faces no obvious threats, and surveys have shown that it is slowly increasing in numbers as it expands its range. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its con...
Where can I report a Desert Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Desert Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code deslar1, or on iNaturalist.
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