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Highland Lark

Corypha kurrae

Highland Lark (Corypha kurrae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

The Highland Lark (Corypha kurrae) is a member of the Alaudidae family found in Africa.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

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

Where it lives

Western Africa from Guinea to western Sudan

Quick facts

Family
Alaudidae

Biology & behaviour

The Highland Lark (Corypha kurrae) is a species of bird in the family Larks (Alaudidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its breeding range covers AF w Africa from Guinea to w Sudan.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Highland Lark — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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