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Rufous-naped Lark

Corypha africana · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
runlar1, RNLA

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyLarks (Alaudidae)
SpeciesCorypha africana
Species Codesrunlar1, 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.