The sand lark (Alaudala raytal) is a small passerine bird in the lark family, Alaudidae, found in southern Asia. It is somewhat similar to, but smaller than the short-toed larks. The sand lark was originally assigned to the genus Alauda.

Highly specialized; found only in dry, sandy waterside areas such as riverbanks, river islands, lakeshores, and coastal areas. Buzzy trilling song usually given in towering flight.

The meaning of SAND LARK is any of numerous Asiatic larks (genus Alaudula) having short toes.

The Sand Lark is a small passerine bird endemic to the dry regions of South Asia. They are adept at thriving in the harsh climates of deserts and semi-desert areas, where they can be spotted flitting gracefully over the sandy ground or perched upon low shrubs.

The Sand Lark, also known as the Greater Short-toed Lark, is a small bird species that can be found in various regions across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is known for its distinctive physical appearance, which is well-adapted for its sandy habitats.

This bird abounds on the white sand-dunes of the Hooghly, where the stream, unchecked by the tide, deposits only fine sand, and the alluvial country round (from this cause) is everywhere light and arenaceous; this Sand Lark being scarcely ever seen except on the flat deposits of the white sand within each bend of the stream; but there they are ...

Oct 24, 2023 · Sand Lark (Alaudala raytal), version 2.1. In Birds of the World (N. D. Sly, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.sanlar1.02.1. A global alliance of nature organizations working to document the natural history of all bird species at an unprecedented scale. Species accounts for all the birds of the world.

Sand Lark bird information Values; Conservation status: LC - Least concern: Synonyms: Indian Short-toed Lark, Sandlark, Indian Sand Lark, Indian Sandlark, Asian Short-toed Lark, Ganges Snad Lark: Old latin name for bird: Calandrella raytal, Alauda raytal: Order: Perching birds / Passeriformes: Family: Larks / Alaudidae: Genus: Alaudala ...

The Sand Lark is a small bird with a body length of approximately 12-14 cm and a wingspan that barely reaches 20 cm. It has an inconspicuous plumage comprising shades of brown and sandy colors with streaks on its upperparts, providing excellent camouflage in its natural habitat.

The sand lark (Alaudala raytal) is a small passerine bird in the lark family, Alaudidae, found in southern Asia. It is somewhat similar, but smaller than the short-toed larks.