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Rufous-naped Lark

Corypha africana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Alaudidae ›Genus: Corypha

About

The rufous-naped lark (Corypha africana) or rufous-naped bush lark is a widespread and conspicuous species of lark in the lightly wooded grasslands, open savannas and farmlands of the Afrotropics. Males attract attention to themselves by a bold and often repeated wing-fluttering display from a prominent perch, which is accompanied by a melodious and far-carrying whistled phrase. This rudimentary display has been proposed as the precursor to the wing-clapping displays of other bush lark species. They have...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous-naped Lark?
The scientific name of Rufous-naped Lark is Corypha africana.
What is the conservation status of Rufous-naped Lark?
The Rufous-naped Lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Rufous-naped Lark belong to?
Rufous-naped Lark belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rufous-naped Lark belong to?
Rufous-naped Lark belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rufous-naped Lark belong to?
Rufous-naped Lark belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Rufous-naped Lark belong to?
Rufous-naped Lark belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Rufous-naped Lark belong to?
Rufous-naped Lark belongs to the family Alaudidae.
What genus does Rufous-naped Lark belong to?
Rufous-naped Lark belongs to the genus Corypha.