Sclater's Lark
Spizocorys sclateri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAlaudidae (Larks)
- GenusSpizocorys (Short-tailed Larks and Allies)
- SpeciesSpizocorys sclateri (Sclater's Lark)
About the Sclater's Lark
Sclater's lark (Spizocorys sclateri) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. The common name and the Latin binomial commemorate the British zoologist Philip Lutley Sclater.
Sclater's lark was originally placed within the genus Calandrella and some authorities continue to recognise that classification. This species is alternately named as Sclater's short-toed lark. Sclater's lark is classified as Near Threatened due to its scarce and localised population in the Nama Karoo. Species text - The Atlas of Southern African Birds
Sclater's lark Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sclater's Lark in Namib-Naukluft National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Eremopterix leucotis
Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix australis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.