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Rusty Bush Lark
Calendulauda rufa
Rusty Bush Lark (Calendulauda rufa) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Rusty Bush Lark (Calendulauda rufa) 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 rufa
Quick facts
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Rusty Bush Lark (Calendulauda rufa) is a species of bird in the Alaudidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF c, w.
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 Rusty Bush Lark live?
The Rusty Bush Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF c, w.
What family does the Rusty Bush Lark belong to?
The Rusty Bush Lark (Calendulauda rufa) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Rusty Bush 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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