About the Rufous-naped Lark
The rufous-naped lark or rufous-naped bush lark is a widespread and conspicuous species of lark in the lightly wooded grasslands, open savannas and farmlands of the Afrotropics. Males attract attention to themselves by a bold and often repeated wing-fluttering display from a prominent perch, which is accompanied by a melodious and far-carrying whistled phrase. This rudimentary display has been proposed as the precursor to the wing-clapping displays of other bush lark species. They have consistently rufous outer wings and a short erectile crest, but the remaining plumage hues and markings are individually and geographically variable. It has a straight lower, and longish, curved upper mandible.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Corypha africana |
| Species Codes | runlar1, RNLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-naped Lark belong to?
The Rufous-naped Lark (Corypha africana) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-naped Lark?
The rufous-naped lark or rufous-naped bush lark is a widespread and conspicuous species of lark in the lightly wooded grasslands, open savannas and farmlands of the Afrotropics. Males attract attention to themselves by a bold and often repeated wing-fluttering display from a prominent perch, which i...
Where can I report a Rufous-naped Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-naped Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code runlar1, or on iNaturalist.