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| Bengal Bushlark Mirafra assamica
- Song flight |
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| Photographer : | © Supriyo Samanta |
| Location : | Dankuni, Hooghly, southern West Bengal, India |
| Date : |
9 December 2012 |
| English synonyms: | Bengal Lark, Bengal Bush Lark, Bengal Bush-Lark, Rufous-winged Lark, Rufous-winged Bushlark |
| Bird Family : | Alaudidae - Larks |
| Bird Group : | PASSERIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | During the usual song-flight Rufous-winged Bushlark rises to considerable height,where it flies about in random circles, alternating between a few quick wing-beats and short or slightly longer glides on spread and slightly raised wings and spread tail. This may go on for a few minutes before the bird drops to the ground. - SS |
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