Pink-billed Lark

The Pink-billed Lark, known scientifically as Spizocorys conirostris, is a modestly adorned bird that graces the southern African landscape. Its most distinguishing feature, as the name suggests, is its pink bill, which stands out against its more subdued plumage.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify the Pink-billed Lark, look for its characteristic bill coloration. The bird's overall feathering is less conspicuous, blending with the dry grasslands it calls home.

Habitat

This species thrives in subtropical or tropical dry lowland grasslands, where it is well adapted to the arid conditions.

Distribution

The Pink-billed Lark is a resident of southern Africa, with its range extending across various countries in the region.

Behaviour

The Pink-billed Lark exhibits a low breeding success rate, which may be attributed to environmental factors or predation.

Song & Calls

The Pink-billed Lark has a repertoire of twelve vocalizations, including a nestling begging call, a distress call, and various calls associated with feeding, threats, appeasement, and alarm. Notably, the bird engages in a flight song during aerial displays, which is a rapid, pulsed series of notes. This performance is typically brief and is accompanied by irregular flight patterns.

Conservation status

The Pink-billed Lark is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers warranting a higher level of concern.