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Rufous-naped Lark

Corypha africana

Rufous-naped Lark (Corypha africana) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

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The Rufous-naped Lark (Corypha africana) is a member of the Alaudidae family found in Africa.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Alaudidae Larks
  4. Genus Corypha
  5. Species africana

Where it lives

Widespread

Quick facts

Family
Alaudidae

Biology & behaviour

The Rufous-naped Lark (Corypha africana) is a species of bird in the Alaudidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF widespread.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Rufous-naped Lark live?

The Rufous-naped Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF widespread.

What family does the Rufous-naped Lark belong to?

The Rufous-naped Lark (Corypha africana) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Conservation

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