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(3) Chestnut-backed Lark (P. smithi) ; ear-coverts white ; 

 back dark chestnut. 

 All three species have the under-side black. 

 They feed on seeds, and build their nests in a hollow under 



Fig. 111. — Rufous-headed Lark at nest. 



a tuft of grass or small bush, laying three or four white eggs, 

 speckled and blotched with light brown. 



They assemble into flocks during winter, pairing off to 

 build in the spring. 



