Rudd's Lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) | Photos, Calls and ID

EndangeredEndemicInvertebratesGrasslandDomed nestSmall · 27 g

Rudd's Lark (Heteromirafra ruddi), photo 1 — Photo: (c) Jay Pruett, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

About the Rudd's Lark

Rudd's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitat is high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Where the Rudd's Lark lives

Regular range

South Africa

When to see the Rudd's Lark

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Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Archer's LarkHeteromirafra archeriThe Liben lark is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long, with a relatively large head and short, plump body.

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