About the Greater Hoopoe-Lark
The greater hoopoe-lark is a passerine bird which is a breeding resident of arid, desert and semi-desert regions from the Cape Verde Islands across much of northern Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It was formerly known as the bifasciated lark and sometimes as the large desert lark.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Alaemon alaudipes |
| Species Codes | grhlar1, GRHL, GHLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Hoopoe-Lark belong to?
The Greater Hoopoe-Lark (Alaemon alaudipes) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Hoopoe-Lark?
The greater hoopoe-lark is a passerine bird which is a breeding resident of arid, desert and semi-desert regions from the Cape Verde Islands across much of northern Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It was formerly known as the bifasciated lark and someti...
Where can I report a Greater Hoopoe-Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Hoopoe-Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhlar1, or on iNaturalist.
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