A lark of open country in South Asia. It forages on the ground and also occurs on dry, stony ground and cultivated land.
It has a gray back with dark streaks and a spotted breast. The wings are rufous, the tail is short, and the bill is stout.
It forages on the ground in dry open areas and cultivated land, taking seeds and invertebrates. The profile describes a ground nest and song flight.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.