Greater Hoopoe Lark- A dream come true!!
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost Greater Hoopoe Lark ( Alaemon alaudipes) is one of the most coveted species for any serious birder. It is the phantom of the desert and can prove to be a very tough customer to even sight. Leading birders have had to make multiple visits to bag this beauty. This bird is found in extreme desert environments, and is capable of surviving in temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius. The Greater Hoopoe Lark is well adapted for its preferred desert conditions, and does not need to drink water to survive . During periods of intense heat, this species takes shelter in the burrows in the desert floor , in order to remain cool and prevent water loss . The population of the Greater Hoopoe Lark is of four subspecies , each of which differs slightly in size and colour, and Alaemon alau