Calandra Lark (Melanocorypha calandra)
Linnaeus, 1766. 4 subspecies recognized, here is shown the nominal one.
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In hand Robust alaudid with very strong bill. Characteristic, very visible, black mark in both sides of breast, which almost joins in the center, giving often a collar aspect. In flight, dark wing with very visible white border. White external rectrices. The Greater Short-toed Lark (Calandrella brachydactyla), of a notable smaller size, also shows the black marks on sides of breast, but much weaker.
Carmona, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Palearctic Region Date: 01 april 2007 Author: Alex GarcÃa Acknowledgements: Óscar Aldeguer and Juan Fernánez-Elipe
