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Plateau Lark

Corypha nigrescens

Plateau Lark (Corypha nigrescens) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

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The Plateau Lark (Corypha nigrescens) 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 nigrescens

Where it lives

Eastern Zambia, northern Malawi and southern Tanzania

Quick facts

Family
Alaudidae

Biology & behaviour

The Plateau Lark (Corypha nigrescens) is a member of the Alaudidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e Zambia, n Malawi and s Tanzania.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Plateau Lark live?

The Plateau Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF e Zambia, n Malawi and s Tanzania.

What family does the Plateau Lark belong to?

The Plateau Lark (Corypha nigrescens) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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