BarbetSmith
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Hi there everyone!
Wondering if anyone can help me with an unsolved ID from a couple years ago. I recorded this Galerida sp. lark singing in along the Mediterranean coast of Morocco, just south of Ceuta (like, less than a kilometer from the border). Recording in eBird checklist:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S30206209
I did see the bird, and recall leaning slightly toward Thekla's Lark, though it may have just been wishful thinking, since I already had Crested on my life list. The miserable photos I got were unlikely to be helpful, though I might be able to dig them up if someone really wants me to.
I've heard that voice is supposed to be one of the better distinguishing characteristics of Crested vs. Thekla's Lark (I suppose Maghreb Lark may be a possibility too, though I think it usually is found in the mountains further south). However, at the time I tried very hard to learn the difference from recordings, and failed. I don't have a very good ear for differences in complex songs.
If anyone can help, or even just direct me to someplace or someone who would be better to ask, I'd much appreciate it!
Cheers,
Evan
Wondering if anyone can help me with an unsolved ID from a couple years ago. I recorded this Galerida sp. lark singing in along the Mediterranean coast of Morocco, just south of Ceuta (like, less than a kilometer from the border). Recording in eBird checklist:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S30206209
I did see the bird, and recall leaning slightly toward Thekla's Lark, though it may have just been wishful thinking, since I already had Crested on my life list. The miserable photos I got were unlikely to be helpful, though I might be able to dig them up if someone really wants me to.
I've heard that voice is supposed to be one of the better distinguishing characteristics of Crested vs. Thekla's Lark (I suppose Maghreb Lark may be a possibility too, though I think it usually is found in the mountains further south). However, at the time I tried very hard to learn the difference from recordings, and failed. I don't have a very good ear for differences in complex songs.
If anyone can help, or even just direct me to someplace or someone who would be better to ask, I'd much appreciate it!
Cheers,
Evan