Burmese bush lark
species of bird
The Burmese bush lark (Plocealauda microptera) or Burmese lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy and systematics
The Burmese bush lark was previous treated as a subspecies of the Bengal bush lark until split following genetic analysis by the Swedish ornithologist Per Alström. It was formerly included in the genus Mirafra but is one of five species moved to a newly erected genus Plocealauda based on the evidence from a large molecular genetic study published in 2023. The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised.
Distribution and habitat
Although the global population of the Burmese bush lark has not yet been quantified, it is believed to be locally numerous within its sizable range in central Myanmar, where it is endemic, and is estimated to have an extent of occurrence of anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 km2.
The Burmese bush lark is a common denizen of a variety of habitats, including grasslands, fallow farm fields, sandy areas, and arable land, especially those with some trees and shrubs.
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