2024Fauna - First Day Cover

The horned lark (Eremophila alpestris) is a lark species from the genus Eremophila. It is about 16 cm long with a striking black-yellow face, brown-grey above and white below. The female usually lays 4 eggs in a cup-shaped nest that she builds from plant materials in a hole in the ground. It feeds on seeds, buds, small invertebrates and shells, insects and larvae. The grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a slender bird with a very long, black tail with white edges. This timid and lively bird is constantly on the move, and is characterized by the constant lifting of its tail. It has a bright yellow belly while its back is grey.