This lark belongs to Africa's rarest birds. It is found only in northern Tanzania, just outside Arusha (hence the name in Swedish), north of Mount Meru. Some sources state that there are only 40 pairs worldwide. Guess if I felt that it was incredible to suddenly stand eye to eye with one of them... This species is slightly reminiscent of the Red-capped lark in posture and plumage, but it has not gotten the red cap of its relative. Instead, the entire breast is brownish red and when it flies, it gives an entirely brown impression. The back claw is also significantly longer. Beasley's lark nests on the short grass plains and live mainly on insects, larvae and beetles. A conservation project is underway, but the outcome is still uncertain.