Calandra Lark

Melanocorypha calandra

(M. c. calandra)

Armenian Name:	Տափաստանային արտույտ

See Plate 39 for Calandra Lark and other similar species

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Common
Length:	18-19 cm, Wing Span:34-42 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 203.
Description:	Gray-toned lark with large bill, brown tail with white sides. In flight, shows black underwings with white trailing edge.
Adult:	Streaked above; large black patches on sides of breast.
Juvenile:	Broad off-white feather tips on upperparts.
Similar Species:	Bimaculated Lark.
Behavior:	Migrates in flocks in spring and fall.
Habitat:	Steppe, semidesert, fields.
Food:	Seeds, invertebrates.
Nest:	Cup on ground.
Eggs:	25 mm, 4-5, off-white, brown spots.