About the Red-capped Lark
The red-capped lark is a small passerine bird that breeds in the highlands of eastern Africa southwards from Ethiopia and Somaliland. In the south, its range stretches across the continent to Angola and south to the Cape in South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Calandrella cinerea |
| Species Codes | reclar1, RCLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-capped Lark belong to?
The Red-capped Lark (Calandrella cinerea) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-capped Lark?
The red-capped lark is a small passerine bird that breeds in the highlands of eastern Africa southwards from Ethiopia and Somaliland. In the south, its range stretches across the continent to Angola and south to the Cape in South Africa....
Where can I report a Red-capped Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-capped Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reclar1, or on iNaturalist.
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