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A photo of a Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix verticalis), female
Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark, Female

Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark

Eremopterix verticalis

The grey-backed sparrow-lark, known scientifically as Eremopterix verticalis, is a modestly adorned species of lark belonging to the Alaudidae family. This bird is recognized for its distinctive grey back, which lends itself to its common name.

Identification Tips

When observing the grey-backed sparrow-lark, one should note the contrast between its grey back and the rest of its plumage. The male, in particular, can be identified by its more pronounced coloration and markings.

Habitat

This species thrives in environments characterized by subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, as well as subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Such habitats provide the grey-backed sparrow-lark with the conditions it requires for foraging and nesting.

Distribution

The grey-backed sparrow-lark graces the southern and south-central regions of Africa with its presence. It is a bird that has adapted to a range of locales within this vast continent.

Taxonomy and systematics

Subspecies The grey-backed sparrow-lark is divided into four recognized subspecies, each with its own distinct range:

  • E. v. khama: Inhabits north-eastern Botswana, western Zimbabwe, and western Zambia.
  • E. v. harti: Found in south-western Zambia.
  • E. v. damarensis: Spreads from western Angola and south-western Zambia to western South Africa.
  • E. v. verticalis: Resides from south-eastern Botswana and south-western Zimbabwe to southern South Africa.

Conservation status

The IUCN has classified the grey-backed sparrow-lark as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face an immediate threat of extinction in the wild.

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