Fischer’s Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix leucopareia
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Larks (Alaudidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Fischer's sparrow-lark (Eremopterix leucopareia) or Fischer's finch-lark is a species of passerine bird in the family Alaudidae. It is found from central Kenya to eastern Zambia, Malawi and north-western Mozambique. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
This inconspicuous dull-coloured bird somewhat resembles a finch.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern Uganda to Kenya, Tanzania, northern Zambia, and Malawi.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Fischer's 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.
