This is distinguishable from the skylark by its smaller size and its white under plumage.
It is a permanent resident, but is confined to the sandy beds of the rivers of N. India. It runs about near the edge of the water.
The Bush Larks, 99 and 100
These are distinguished by having no white in the tail. They frequently perch in bushes or low trees, whence they sometimes take short flights in the air.
[99]. Mirafra assamica: The Bengal Bush-lark. (F. 870), (J. 754), (I.)
Found in U. P., Bengal, and Assam.
The common Bush Lark of the U.P. is not the Bengal but the Red-winged Bush Lark (Mirafra erythroptera) (F. 871) (J. 756) (-I). This is smaller than the Bengal species and the brown of its upper plumage is tinged with red.
[100]. Mirafra affinis: The Madras Bush-lark. (F. 872), (J. 755), (I.)
Found in S. India. It is common in Guindy Park.