Dusky Lark
Pinarocorys nigricans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAlaudidae (Larks)
- GenusPinarocorys (Dusky and Rufous-rumped Larks)
- SpeciesPinarocorys nigricans (Dusky Lark)
About the Dusky Lark
The dusky lark (Pinarocorys nigricans), also known as the dusky bush lark or rufous-rumped bush lark, is a species of migratory lark in the family Alaudidae. It is native to southern Central Africa. It is found in southern Central Africa; it is a summer migrant to more southerly areas. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Formerly, the dusky lark was classified as belonging to the genera Alauda and Mirafra until moved to Pinarocorys. Two subspecies are recognized: P. n. nigricans (Sundevall, 1850): Found in south-eastern DR Congo, north-western Zambia and south-western Tanzania
P. n. occidentis Clancey, 1968: Found in south-western DR Congo and northern Angola Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dusky Lark in Etosha National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Etosha National Park
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Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
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Stark's Lark
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Spike-heeled Lark
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Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix leucotis
Pink-billed Lark
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Fawn-colored Lark
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Pycnonotus nigricans
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 5 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 6 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 7 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 8 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 9 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 11 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 12 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 13 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dusky Lark in Etosha National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Lark sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Lark in Etosha National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Lark in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.