Monotonous lark

Introduction: Monotonous larks (Mirafra passerina) inhabit a variety of woodlands and semi-arid savannah, which include bushwillow, miombo and mopane woodlands. They are most often observed singly or in pairs.

Distribution: Throughout central and northern Namibia including Etosha National Park, Kaudom Park, Tsumkwe, Kwando River, Bwabwata National Park, Damaraland and Kaokoland.
Diet: Eats invertebrates and seeds found on the ground.

Description: A sparrow like (passerina) bird with a distinctive white throat. Usually seen and definitely heard singing monotonously (hence the name) day and night, from the top of a bush or a tree.
Breeding: Between 2 to 4 eggs are laid from October to March in a deep cup of grass.

Size:14cm.

Weight: 24g.