Kordofan lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in Africa.
Region
Sahel and Northeast Africa
Typical Environment
Occurs from central Sudan (including Kordofan) into adjacent South Sudan and parts of the eastern Sahel belt. It favors open, dry savanna with scattered shrubs, sandy plains, and lightly grazed grasslands. The species also uses fallow fields and edges of low thorn scrub where ground cover is patchy. After seasonal rains it may disperse locally to areas with fresh grass seed and increased insect activity.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1500 m
Climate Zone
Arid
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Kordofan lark is a ground-dwelling lark of the African Sahel, relying on superb camouflage among dry grasses and sandy soils. It performs brief display flights after rains, delivering a tinkling song before dropping back to the ground. Like many larks, it nests in a grass-lined scrape on the ground and is most active in the cooler hours of the day.
Temperament
shy and terrestrial
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with low, undulating flights; occasional ascending song flights
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly or in pairs, sometimes in small loose groups where habitat is suitable. Nests are shallow ground scrapes lined with grass, often placed at the base of a tuft to provide shade and concealment. Breeding typically follows seasonal rains when food is most abundant.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A light, tinkling series of trills and chirps delivered from a low perch or during a brief display flight. Calls on the ground include soft chips used to maintain contact with a mate.
