About the Botha's Lark
Botha's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae that is endemic to South Africa. It is considered to be South Africa's most endangered bird species with approximately 340 mature individuals left in the wild. Over the last decade, there has been a 90% population decline resulting in the species regionally being uplisted to Critically Endangered in the 2025 Regional Red Data Book of Birds of South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Spizocorys fringillaris |
| Species Codes | botlar1, BOLA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Botha's Lark belong to?
The Botha's Lark (Spizocorys fringillaris) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Botha's Lark?
The Botha's Lark is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Botha's Lark?
Botha's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae that is endemic to South Africa. It is considered to be South Africa's most endangered bird species with approximately 340 mature individuals left in the wild. Over the last decade, there has been a 90% population decline resulting in the spe...
Where can I report a Botha's Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Botha's Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code botlar1, or on iNaturalist.
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