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*''G. m. macrorhyncha'': Southern [[Morocco]] and north-western [[Algeria]] south of Atlas Saharien to west-central [[Mauritania]] | *''G. m. macrorhyncha'': Southern [[Morocco]] and north-western [[Algeria]] south of Atlas Saharien to west-central [[Mauritania]] | ||
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- Galerida macrorhyncha
Identification
Distribution
North-western Africa (Morocco and Algeria to Mauritania).
Taxonomy
Formerly included in Crested Lark.
Subspecies
Two subspecies recognized:
- G. m. randonii: Hauts Plateaux of eastern Morocco and north-western Algeria
- G. m. macrorhyncha: Southern Morocco and north-western Algeria south of Atlas Saharien to west-central Mauritania
Habitat
Open, dry country and cultivated land. Breeds on railway lines, harbours and industrial sites.
Behaviour
Shuffling gait when feeding.
Flight
Rather 'heavy' and flapping action with marked undulations.
Breeding
It is a ground nester. The clutch consists of 2-3 eggs.
Diet
The diet includes weed seeds and insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Maghreb Lark. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 16 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Maghreb_Lark
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