Least ConcernRareInvertebratesDesertDomed nestSmall · 30 g
About the Karoo Lark
The Karoo lark or red-backed lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is endemic to South Africa where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Namibia.
When to see it
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Peak activity in September · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pink-breasted LarkCalendulauda poecilosternaThe pink-breasted lark or pink-breasted bushlark is a species of passerine bird in the family Alaudidae.
Dune LarkCalendulauda erythrochlamysThe dune lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Red LarkCalendulauda burraThe red lark, also known as the ferruginous lark or ferruginous sand-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
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