Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix australis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Larks (Alaudidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black-eared sparrow-lark (Eremopterix australis) or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Range and habitat
Grassy plains of southern Namibia to southern Botswana and northern South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-eared 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.
