| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | A medium-sized lark about 16–18 cm in length. Brownish and heavily streaked above with a distinct crest and stout bill; underparts are pale with streaking on the breast.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species, endemic to peninsular India, particularly the western and southern regions.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory, though may make local seasonal movements within its range.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds mainly from February to September, with nesting activity often linked to the monsoon. The nest is a shallow ground cup lined with grass, hidden under vegetation. Clutch size usually 2–4 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Breeds in open scrublands, dry grasslands, rocky plains, and cultivated areas, often near sparse bushes or fields.
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| Habitat: | Prefers dry open country, rocky and grassy plains, scrublands, and fallow agricultural lands, generally below 1,000 m elevation.
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| Diet: | Feeds on grass seeds, grains, and small insects, especially beetles and termites, foraging mainly on the ground.
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