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Cape Clapper Lark
Corypha apiata
Cape Clapper Lark (Corypha apiata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Cape Clapper Lark (Corypha apiata) is a member of the Alaudidae family found in Africa. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Alaudidae Larks
- Genus Corypha
- Species apiata
Quick facts
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Cape Clapper Lark (Corypha apiata) is a member of the Alaudidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF sw Namibia and w, sc South Africa.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Cape Clapper Lark live?
The Cape Clapper Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF sw Namibia and w, sc South Africa.
What family does the Cape Clapper Lark belong to?
The Cape Clapper Lark (Corypha apiata) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Cape Clapper Lark endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
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