Bengal Bushlark

Mirafra assamica

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Alaudidae

Size:

14 to 16 centimeters (5.5 to 6.3 inches)

Weight:

18 to 26 grams (0.6 to 0.9 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Horsfield, 1840

Short Description:

Bengal Bushlark (Mirafra assamica) is a small bird species belonging to the lark family, found primarily in South Asia. It is characterized by its streaked brown plumage, distinctive facial pattern, and a melodious song often heard during the breeding season. In Pakistan, it inhabits open grasslands, agricultural fields, and scrubby areas, where it forages for insects and seeds on the ground.

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Bengal Bushlark is commonly distributed throughout the country, particularly in the plains and lowland regions. It can be found in various provinces including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Its habitat preference includes arid and semi-arid landscapes with sparse vegetation.

Bengal Bushlarks are primarily ground-dwelling birds, often seen running and hopping across open terrain in search of food. They are known for their characteristic display flights during the breeding season, where males ascend into the sky, singing melodiously before descending back to the ground. Outside of the breeding season, they may form loose flocks while foraging. Their diet primarily consists of insects, seeds, and grains.