About the Sun Lark
The sun lark or Nigerian sun lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. Its range extends mainly across the Sudan region, from Guinea to South Sudan. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Galerida modesta |
| Species Codes | sunlar1, SULA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sun Lark belong to?
The Sun Lark (Galerida modesta) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sun Lark?
The sun lark or Nigerian sun lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. Its range extends mainly across the Sudan region, from Guinea to South Sudan. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland....
Where can I report a Sun Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Sun Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sunlar1, or on iNaturalist.
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