The genus Alaudula contains the Sand-Larks, which differ structurally from the Short-toed Larks only in having a more slender bill and shorter tertiaries.
The Sand-Larks frequent the sandy banks of rivers, running about near the edge of the water. They have a poor song.
Key to the Species.
a. Wing under 3.5.
a1. Bill at front .5………………..A. raytal, p. 330.
b1. Bill at front .4………………..A. adamsi, p. 331.
b. Wing about 4 ………………..A. persica, p. 331.
BookTitle:
The Fauna Of British India including Ceylon and Burma
Reference:
OATES EW. The Fauna of British India, including Ceylon and Burma. Vol.2 1890.
Title in Book:
Genus ALAUDULA
Year:
1890
Page No:
330
M_ID:
21649
M_SN:
Calandrella
Volume:
Vol. 2
Term name:
id:
1183
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