Mediterranean Short-toed Lark
The Mediterranean short-toed lark is a small passerine bird found in and around the Mediterranean Basin. It is a common bird with a very wide range from Canary Islands north to the Iberian Peninsula and east throughout North Africa to parts of the Middle East. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Summary from Wikipedia
Hear it on xeno-canto Community recordings — opens xeno-canto →In Türkiye
Arrives in spring and leaves in autumn; winter records are almost absent.
Most records in May–June.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
2,187 records from Türkiye · #245 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
A tiny lark of saline steppe and barren plains, with a dry buzzing note in its song.
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