Overview
The bimaculated lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata) breeds in warm temperate countries eastwards from Turkey into Central Asia. It is the eastern counterpart of its relative, the calandra lark.
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Range and habitat
Breeds Türkiye to Iran and Afghanistan; winters to northeastern Africa and India.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bimaculated lark
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
