Rufous-naped Lark
Corypha africana
About the Rufous-naped Lark
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...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Rufous-naped Lark?
The scientific name of the Rufous-naped Lark is Corypha africana.
How many Rufous-naped Lark sightings have been recorded?
2,178 observations of the Rufous-naped Lark have been recorded on iNaturalist.
