Madagascar lark explained

The Madagascar lark (Eremopterix hova) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae endemic to Madagascar.

Taxonomy and systematics

The Madagascar lark was formerly placed within the genus Mirafra until moved to Eremopterix in 2014.^[1] Alternate names for the Madagascan lark include: Hova lark, Madagascan bush lark, Madagascar singing bushlark, and Madagascar sparrow lark.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

The range of the Madagascan lark is large, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of greater than 100,000  km². Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

References

• Web site: Madagascan Lark - BirdLife Species Factsheet . Compilers: Stuart Butchart, Jonathan Ekstrom . Evaluators: Jeremy Bird, Stuart Butchart . . 2008 . May 11, 2009.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Taxonomy 4.1 to 4.4 « IOC World Bird List. www.worldbirdnames.org. 2016-11-14.
2. Web site: Eremopterix hova - Avibase. avibase.bsc-eoc.org. 2016-12-09.