About the Jerdon's Bushlark
Jerdon's bush lark or Jerdon's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in south Asia. This was formerly placed in the genus Mirafra and considered as a subspecies of Mirafra assamica and termed as the Madras bushlark. Two other species in the complex include Mirafra marionae and Mirafra microptera. Jerdon's bush lark is typically very pale on the underside
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Plocealauda affinis |
| Species Codes | jerbus2, JEBU, JBLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jerdon's Bushlark belong to?
The Jerdon's Bushlark (Plocealauda affinis) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Jerdon's Bushlark?
Jerdon's bush lark or Jerdon's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in south Asia. This was formerly placed in the genus Mirafra and considered as a subspecies of Mirafra assamica and termed as the Madras bushlark. Two other species in the complex include Mirafra marionae and Mira...
Where can I report a Jerdon's Bushlark sighting?
You can log sightings of Jerdon's Bushlark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jerbus2, or on iNaturalist.
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