Bimaculated Lark - Melanocorypha bimaculata (Ménétries, 1832)
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Least Concern (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | EU Birds Directive and 1 other international agreement |
| Natura 2000 sites | 2 are designated for this species |
| Natura 2000 species code | A523 |
Distribution
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Threat and conservation status
IUCN Red List status of threatened species
The IUCN Red List threat status assesses the risk of extinction.
World
Least Concern
Europe
Least Concern
EU
Not evaluated
EU conservation status
The EU conservation status is assessed for species mentioned in the EU Habitats Directive annexes. The EU Habitats Directive does not cover this species.
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY4000010 | Cyprus | CHERSONISOS AKAMA | Map |
| CY4000023 | Cyprus | ZONI EIDIKIS PROSTASIAS CHERSONISOS AKAMA | Map |
Protected sites
Please note the site map takes a while to display.Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
| Legal text | Annex | Conditions | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 30 November 2009, on the conservation of wild birds (EU Birds Directive) | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm | ||
| Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention) | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cul.../bern/default_en.asp |
Common names and synonyms
Common Name
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Language
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Reference
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|---|---|---|
| Alouette monticole | French | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Asiatisk kalanderlärka | Swedish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Bergkalanderleeuwerik | Dutch | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Bergkalanderlerche | German | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Bimaculated Lark | English | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Calandra asiatica | Italian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Calandria Bimaculada | Spanish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Calhandra-bimaculada | Portuguese | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Hegyi kalandra | Hungarian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kalandra dwuplamista | Polish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kalandra horská | Czech | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Ylänkökiuru | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
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Synonym
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Author
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|---|---|
| Alauda bimaculata | Ménétries, 1832 |
| Melanocoryphya bimaculata |
Other resources
| EURing code:09620 | European bird-ringing |
| EoL | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Fauna Europaea | Fauna Europaea |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| ITIS (Valid name) | Interagency Taxonomic Information System |
| NCBI search | National Center for Biotechnology Information |
| PESI (Accepted) | Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
External data
Population distribution from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
1
Source: BirdLife International
| Country | Biogeographic region | Min / Max (Units) | Period | Status | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 30000/150000 (pairs) | 1999-2002 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 | |
| Azerbaijan | 0/50 (pairs) | 1996-2000 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 | |
| Georgia | Present/Present (pairs) | 2003 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 | |
| Turkey | 1000000/2000000 (pairs) | 2001 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 |
Population trends from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
1
Source: BirdLife International
| Country | Biogeographic region | Period | Status | Trend | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Azerbaijan | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Georgia | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Turkey | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 |
