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Sentinel Lark

Corypha athi

Sentinel Lark (Corypha athi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

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The Sentinel Lark (Corypha athi) 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 athi

Where it lives

Central, south-central Kenya to northeastern Tanzania

Quick facts

Family
Alaudidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Sentinel Lark (Corypha athi) is a species of bird in the Alaudidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF c, sc Kenya to ne Tanzania.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Sentinel Lark live?

The Sentinel Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF c, sc Kenya to ne Tanzania.

What family does the Sentinel Lark belong to?

The Sentinel Lark (Corypha athi) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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