| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | A small lark, measuring approximately 12–14 cm in length with a wingspan of about 22–25 cm. Males have a distinctive ashy-grey crown, black face mask, and black underparts. Females are pale brown with a more subdued coloration.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species across much of South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and parts of Nepal and Bangladesh.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory, though some populations may move locally in response to seasonal changes or food availability.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds mainly from February to September in southern India and May to June in Sri Lanka. Nests are shallow depressions on the ground, often under tufts of grass, lined with grass and hair. Clutch size is typically 2–3 eggs, incubated by both parents for about 13–14 days.
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| Breed in: | Prefers open, dry habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, agricultural fields, and coastal sandbars, typically below 1,000 m elevation.
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| Habitat: | Found in arid and semi-arid regions, including scrublands, grasslands, agricultural fields, and coastal areas. Avoids dense forests and heavily vegetated areas.
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| Diet: | Feeds primarily on seeds, grains, and insects, foraging on the ground. During the breeding season, insects provide essential protein for chick development.
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