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Eastern Clapper Lark
Corypha fasciolata
Eastern Clapper Lark (Corypha fasciolata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Eastern Clapper Lark (Corypha fasciolata) 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 fasciolata
Where it lives
Southwestern Zambia, northern, east-central Namibia, Botswana and central, eastern South Africa
Quick facts
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Eastern Clapper Lark (Corypha fasciolata) is a species of bird in the Alaudidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF sw Zambia, n, ec Namibia, Botswana and c, e 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 Eastern Clapper Lark live?
The Eastern Clapper Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF sw Zambia, n, ec Namibia, Botswana and c, e South Africa.
What family does the Eastern Clapper Lark belong to?
The Eastern Clapper Lark (Corypha fasciolata) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Eastern 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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