Common name: Horned Lark

Scientific name: Eremophila alpestris (Linnaeus, 1758)

Class:

Aves (Birds)

Order:

Passeriformes (Perching Birds)

Family:

Alaudidae (Larks)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Terrestrial:

Grassland/herbaceous, Desert, Alpine, Tundra, Playa/salt flat, Cropland/hedgerow

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

S3S4B

Vulnerable in New York, or Apparently Secure – Vulnerable to disappearing from New York (but not currently imperiled), with relatively few populations or locations, few individuals, and/or restricted range; or uncommon but not rare in New York; may be rare in some parts of the state; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors. More information is needed to assign either S3 or S4. (A migratory animal which occurs in New York only during the breeding season.)

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Special Concern

Listed as Special Concern by New York State: at risk of becoming Threatened; not listed as Endangered or Threatened, but concern exists for its continued welfare in New York; NYS DEC may promulgate regulations as to the taking, importation, transportation, or possession as it deems necessary.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

W: Track on a watch list only

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.105501/Eremophila_alpestris/