GOBIERNO DE ARAGON UE FEADER REDR

Lesser Short-toed Lark

BIRDING ARAGÓN

Lesser Short-toed Lark

Calandrella rufescens
ES: Terrera marismeña

Description

L: 13-14cm W: 25-30cm.

Elongated beak and a straight lower mandible; similar to the short-eared terrestrial, dark brown striped and white underparts, mottled chest and no spots. Similar plumage in both sexes. Juvenile feathers have whitish rims.

Terrera marismeña Calandrella rufescens EN: Lesser Short-toed Lark
  • Observation difficulty: Medium
  • Status: Resident.
  • Optimal Season: Dec-Jan
  • Conservation Status: Protected species
  • Hábitat: Steppe

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ROUTES

PROVINCES

Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel

REGIONS

Monegros; Bajo Cinca; Campo Belchite y Bajo Martín; Campo de Daroca y Jiloca; Matarraña

Special Protected Areas (SPA)

ESTEPAS DE MONEGRILLO Y PINA. LA RETUERTA Y SALADAS DE SÁSTAGO. EL BASAL, LAS MENORCAS Y LLANOS DE CARDIEL. SIERRAS DE LEYRE Y ORBA. LAGUNAS Y CARRIZALES DE CINCO VILLAS.