Dupont's Lark (Chersophilus duponti)
Dupont's Lark
2,000
surviving Spanish pairs represents 100% of the European population, out of a total world population of 13,000-15,000 indviduals -found also in North Africa. Dupont's lark requires flat or almost f
lat terrain of scrub with cover such as thyme stands, which match its plumage. Its perchant for running between bushes rather than flying makes it a difficult bird to spot. This, in addition to the huge real decline of the bird's population, meant that populations were overestimated in the past.
Photo of Dupont's lark. Source SEO
Alondra Ricotí, elegida Ave del Año 2006 (09/02/06)
Dupont's Lark song changes shows habitat break up in Spain and Morocco
"Birds in Spain and Morocco are having trouble hearing and copying each other's songs because of the way their habitat has been broken up, according to a study published today. As a result the birds are living in more isolated groups and only learning songs from their closest neighbours. The researchers believe that these changes in song patterns are an early warning of habitat fragmentation, which could lead to lower genetic diversity and inbred populations.
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