Sentinel Lark
Sentinel Lark (<em>Corypha athi</em>) is a species of Larks (<em>Alaudidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sentinel Lark (Corypha athi) is a species of Larks (Alaudidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Corypha; binomial: Corypha athi; authority: (Hartert, EJO, 1900).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Sentinel Lark Corypha athi (including harterti) 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).
