Dusky Lark

Dusky Lark

Pinarocorys nigricans

Silhouette: Gossipguy and T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Moremi Game Reserve
3 Verified sightings at Moremi Game Reserve From 2019 to 2026
300 Verified sightings across all 13 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

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 →

Closest Relatives at Moremi Game Reserve

Sabota Lark
LC

Sabota Lark

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Calendulauda sabota

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Fawn-colored Lark
LC

Fawn-colored Lark

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Calendulauda africanoides

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark
LC

Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Eremopterix leucotis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red-capped Lark
LC

Red-capped Lark

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Calandrella cinerea

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
LC

Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Eremopterix verticalis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Monotonous Lark
LC

Monotonous Lark

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Mirafra passerina

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Burchell's Glossy-starling
LC

Burchell's Glossy-starling

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lamprotornis australis

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely
Fork-tailed Drongo
LC

Fork-tailed Drongo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dicrurus adsimilis

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Meves's Glossy-starling
LC

Meves's Glossy-starling

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lamprotornis mevesii

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Magpie Shrike

Magpie Shrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Urolestes melanoleucus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Red-billed Oxpecker

Red-billed Oxpecker

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Buphagus erythrorhynchus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Yellow-billed Oxpecker
LC

Yellow-billed Oxpecker

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Buphagus africanus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely

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
<5%
2 Hwange National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
<5%
3 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
4 Etosha National Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
<5%
5 Chobe National Park 🇧🇼 Botswana
<5%
6 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
7 Addo Elephant National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
8 Mana Pools National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
9 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
10 Waterberg Plateau Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
Insufficient data
11 Lower Zambezi National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
Insufficient data
12 Moremi Game Reserve 🇧🇼 Botswana
Insufficient data
13 South Luangwa National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
Insufficient data
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