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Somali Lark
Corypha somalica
Somali Lark (Corypha somalica) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Somali Lark (Corypha somalica) 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 Corypha
- Species somalica
Quick facts
- Family
- Alaudidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Somali Lark (Corypha somalica) belongs to the Alaudidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF n, c Somalia.
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 Somali Lark live?
The Somali Lark is found across Africa with a range covering AF n, c Somalia.
What family does the Somali Lark belong to?
The Somali Lark (Corypha somalica) belongs to the Alaudidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Somali 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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