It is short-tailed and has a strong stout bill. In size it is not as long as the Skylark, measuring about 15 centimeters. (See below for more.) It is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and southeast Asia, with an estimated global Extent of Occurrence of 100,000-1,000,000 square km.[1]

The Bengal Bush Lark is a common bird of dry, open, stony country often with sparse shrubbery, and cultivated areas. It nests on the ground, laying three or four speckled eggs. This lark feeds primarily on seeds and insects, especially the latter during the breeding season.