Desert Lark, Oman, end of February 2024 (1 Viewer)

[michael-ibk]

All Desert Larks I assume? Three different birds, the first two from the North (Wakan village in Al Ghubrah the first, montane habitat, Wadi near Quariyat for the second), and the third one from the desert close to Mudday. The book says a lot of variations for this species but the Northern and Southern form are so different it's hard to believe they are the same species. Or is this a different one?

 

[Muppit17]

I agree with you ID. Desert Lark tend to reflect the colouration of the rocks in their home range. They are therefore extremely variable both locally and across the whole of the species range.

 

[michael-ibk]

Thanks @Muppit17 . 🙂