Image via Macaulay Library
Monotonous Lark
- Scientific name
- Mirafra passerina
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Monotonous Lark, scientifically classified as Mirafra passerina, is a small passerine bird native to the dry woodlands and savannas of southern Africa. Named for its repetitive and persistent song, the species was historically categorized within the lark family Alaudidae, characterized by its cryptic plumage which serves as essential camouflage against the arid landscapes it inhabits. Its taxonomic history reflects the broader challenges ornithologists faced in the 19th and early 20th centuries when distinguishing between visually similar, ground-dwelling species in the region.
The bird is distinguished by its pointed wings and distinctively notched tail, structural adaptations that support its specific flight patterns and behavioral displays. While not the subject of individual human design, its morphology has been the focus of extensive biological study, particularly regarding how its plumage patterns evolved to provide survival advantages in the Kalahari and surrounding veld environments. It remains a representative example of evolutionary adaptation in semi-arid ecosystems, studied primarily for its unique vocalizations and nesting habits.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Monotonous Lark
Monotonous Lark is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Monotonous Lark on collecto.rs?
Monotonous Lark doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Monotonous Lark?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Monotonous Lark catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Monotonous Lark is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
