Rufous-naped Lark
Corypha africana
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedUncommon to spot
birds • Alaudidae
Rufous-naped Lark.
R
Corypha africana
Category
birds
Family
Alaudidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 45 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rufous-naped lark in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, understorey foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; seeds 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.