# Calandra lark (*Melanocorypha calandra*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The calandra lark (Melanocorypha calandra) is a bird in the songbirds and other perching birds subgroup, belonging to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. It is a small bird with an adult body mass from 55 to 63 g, and a representative value of 61.6 g. This omnivore is a terrestrial forager of grassland habitat and is partially migratory, with a geographic range of 5,324,000 km². It lays 4.35 eggs per clutch, has 2 clutches per year with an incubation period of 16 days, and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 55 g – 63 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Egg incubation | 16 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 4.2 – 4.35 |
| Litters or clutches a year | 2 |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Migration | Partial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Passeriformes
- family: Alaudidae
- genus: Melanocorypha
- species: *Melanocorypha calandra* (Linnaeus, 1766)

Synonyms: *Alauda calandra*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the calandra lark?

The calandra lark is a bird in the songbirds and other perching birds subgroup. It belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.

### How much does a calandra lark weigh?

An adult Calandra lark weighs from 55 to 63 g, with a representative value of 61.6 g. This places it in the small size class.

### What habitat does the calandra lark live in?

The calandra lark lives in grassland. Its geographic range covers 5,324,000 km².

### Is the calandra lark endangered?

No. The calandra lark is listed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How many eggs does the calandra lark lay?

The calandra lark lays 4.35 eggs per clutch and has 2 clutches per year. The eggs are incubated for 16 days.

### Does the calandra lark migrate?

Yes, the calandra lark is partially migratory.

## Sources

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