Where to see
Where to see the Black-eared Sparrowlark in South Africa
The black-eared sparrow-lark (Eremopterix australis) or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Eremopterix australis
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Black-eared Sparrowlark
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Eremopterix australis
Records
81
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Black-eared Sparrowlark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Black-eared Sparrowlark in South Africa?
The Black-eared Sparrowlark is most recorded in Northern Cape (68% of records), Western Cape (32% of records), based on 81 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Black-eared Sparrowlark on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Black-eared Sparrowlark?
The Black-eared Sparrowlark is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the Black-eared Sparrowlark?
The black-eared sparrow-lark (Eremopterix australis) or black-eared finch lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Black-eared Sparrowlark
Every stay on the Black-eared Sparrowlark page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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