Horned Lark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Shore_Lark
gptkbp:averageWingspan 30-35 cm
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:spring
gptkbp:clutchSize 2-5 eggs
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:describedYear 1758
gptkbp:diet insects
seeds
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature black 'horns' of feathers
gptkbp:eggColor white with brown spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alaudidae
gptkbp:flightNumber undulating
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground forager
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Northern_Africa
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:grass
open fields
grasslands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Horned Lark
gptkbp:IUCNStatus 22717380
gptkbp:length 16-20 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 8 years
gptkbp:migratory yes
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:Eurasia
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nestType ground nest
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:parentalCare both parents feed young
female incubates eggs
gptkbp:plumage brown and white with black markings
gptkbp:predators hawks
snakes
foxes
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Eremophila_alpestris
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males have more distinct facial markings
gptkbp:song high-pitched tinkling
gptkbp:subspecies over 40 recognized subspecies
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Alberta_(provincial_bird)
state bird of Iowa (USA)
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pesticides
gptkbp:weight 28-40 g
gptkbp:winterBehavior forms flocks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boundary_Bay_Wildlife_Management_Area
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7