Williams’s Lark
Mirafra williamsi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Kenya
- Family
- Larks (Alaudidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Williams's lark (Mirafra williamsi) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. Discovered in 1955, much of its life and ecology is still a mystery to ornithology.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Black lava desert of northern Kenya (Marsabit region).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Williams's 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.
