About the Red Lark
The red lark, also known as the ferruginous lark or ferruginous sand-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in western South Africa and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss and climate change.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Calendulauda burra |
| Species Codes | ferlar2, RELA |
| Conservation | G4G5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Lark belong to?
The Red Lark (Calendulauda burra) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red Lark?
The red lark, also known as the ferruginous lark or ferruginous sand-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in western South Africa and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is t...
Where can I report a Red Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ferlar2, or on iNaturalist.
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