This small lark lives on lava-strewn plains in Kenya's semi-desert. Its upperparts vary from dark to rusty brown, and its streaked chest and white outer tail feathers are noticeable in flight.
It is small and compact, with dark- to rusty-brown upperparts that may be streaked. It has a pale eyebrow and throat, a streaked chest, and white outer tail feathers that show in flight.
It lives on semi-desert plains strewn with lava. A loud 'tsireet' has been recorded during its display flight.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.