Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix nigriceps
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Larks (Alaudidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix nigriceps) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found across northern Africa from Mauritania through the Middle East to north-western India. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-crowned sparrow-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.
