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Gillett’s Lark
Calendulauda gilletti
Gillett's Lark (Calendulauda gilletti) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Gillett’s Lark (Calendulauda gilletti) 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 Calendulauda
- Species gilletti
Quick facts
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Gillett’s Lark (Calendulauda gilletti) belongs to the Alaudidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e.
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 Gillett’s Lark live?
The Gillett’s Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF e.
What family does the Gillett’s Lark belong to?
The Gillett’s Lark (Calendulauda gilletti) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Gillett’s 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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