Plateau Lark

Overview

Plateau Lark (Corypha nigrescens) is a species of Larks (Alaudidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Corypha; binomial: Corypha nigrescens; authority: (Reichenow, 1900).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Plateau Lark Corypha nigrescens (including nyikae) is split from Rufous-naped Lark C. africana based on a comprehensive integrated analysis including plumage, morphometrics, vocalizations, display and phylogenetics (Alström et al. 2024).