Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

(E. a. penicillata)

Armenian Name:	Եղջրավոր արտույտ

See Plate 39 for Horned Lark and other similar species

Resident Status:	Year-round resident
Abundance:	Common
Length:	14-17 cm, Wing Span:30-35 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 210.
Description:	Pale brown lark with unique black and off-white face pattern and dark legs.
Adult:	Male has broad black breast band and long "horns". Female has narrow breast band and short "horns".
Juvenile:	Dark with white spots above.
Habitat:	Mountain steppe, alpine meadow.
Food:	Seeds, invertebrates.
Nest:	Cup of grass in ground scrape.
Eggs:	23 mm, 2-4, gray-white, yellow-brown spots.