About the Cape Clapper Lark
The Cape clapper lark is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It derives its name from the wing clapping which forms part of the display flight. The Cape clapper lark is a species of open grassland and savannah, also inhabiting karoo, fynbos and fallow agricultural land.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Corypha apiata |
| Species Codes | caclar1, CCLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Clapper Lark belong to?
The Cape Clapper Lark (Corypha apiata) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Clapper Lark?
The Cape clapper lark is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It derives its name from the wing clapping which forms part of the display flight. The Cape clapper lark is a species of open grassland and savannah, also inhabiting karoo, fynbos and fallow agricultural land....
Where can I report a Cape Clapper Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Clapper Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code caclar1, or on iNaturalist.
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