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The Dupont's Lark (''Chersophilus duponti''), is the only Lark in the genus ''Chersophilus''. It breeds across much of north Africa , from Algeria to Egypt , and in Spain and France . It is a Non-migratory resident. This is a bird of open sandy semi-desert or Steppe with some grass. Its nest is on the ground, with 3-4 Egg s being laid. Its food is Seed s and Insect s. Like most other larks, Dupont's Lark is an undistinguished looking species on the ground. It is 17-18 cm long, slim, with a long neck, long legs and a fine slightly curved bill. It has a thin pale crown stripe and a dark-streaked breast. There are two races. ''C. d. duponti'' of Europe and northwest Africa is mainly brown-grey above and pale below. ''C. d. margaritae'', which occupies most of the rest of the African range, has rufous upperparts. This is a very shy species, which runs for cover when disturbed. Its song is a nasal whistle, given mainly at dawn and dusk or at night. This bird was named after the French naturalist Leonard Puech Dupont, who was the first to collect a specimen. REFERENCES
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