2014-01-21

Ökenberglärka - Eremophila bilopha - Temminck’s (horned) Lark

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 Adult there don´t seem to be any difference between male and female
 
Juvenile
Ökenberglärka - Eremophila bilopha - Temminck’s (horned) Lark
© NF Photo 121121,  a desert area south of Guelmim, Morocco

I ws quite pleased when I found the image of the juvenile in my files. I´m not sure really if I did see the bird other then the movement gave it away.
 
About Temminck´s Lark on wiki

Temminck's Horned Lark on Birdguids

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6 comments:

  1. I have seen horned larks in Eastern Oregon. But never such good pictures.

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  2. Pretty Horned Lark, it looks similar to the Horned Lark we see here. Great shots!

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  3. That Lark is one smart little bird.
    ll the best Gordon.

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  4. This is an awesome bird. Thanks for showing us those horns!

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  5. Flotte bilder, likte muligheten til å gjøre bildene større.
    Da så jeg bedre detaljene!

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  6. What a lovely bird! I like those little tufts on its head that look like a bull's horns. Very unusual.

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