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Recordings
Length
15.0 cm
Information
Uncommon resident; has bred in Kuwait. Although typical of the flat desert, this species seems to have a sporadic presence in Kuwait, perhaps its population density is very low. Generally, larks of the desert disperse widely and may not easily be seen or heard.
Where in Kuwait
A species of stony desert recorded primarily in the west of Kuwait near Salmi and Wadi al Batin. It spends most of its life on dry, rocky slopes, avoiding sandy areas.
In the world
It has an extremely large range with an increasing population and is found in arid desert environments across 37 different countries in south-west Asia, northern Africa and the Middle East. As its name suggests, an inhabitant of deserts around the world. Generally, the feathers on the desert lark’s back are sand-coloured, which contributes greatly towards camouflage in its sandy habitat.
Local threats
Habitat loss and degradation