Cape long billed lark

Introduction: Cape long-billed larks (Certhilauda curvirostris) inhabit short coastal scrub including sandplain fynbos. Usually they stay as a pair year-round, or at times in small groups, perching on fence posts before breaking out into song.

Distribution: Extreme south of Namibia only near the mouth of the Orange River.
Diet: Overturns stones and searches at the base of plants for larvae and insects. Also takes seeds.

Description: A large lark with fairly long tails and wings. Certhilauda is a Greek and Latin reference to their decurved bills. Song is a loud whistle.
Breeding: Usually 3 eggs are laid from August to October in a grass cup, placed against grass on the ground.

Size: 22cm.

Weight: 60g.