Rusty Bush Lark

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Rusty Bush Lark (<em>Calendulauda rufa</em>) is a species of Larks (<em>Alaudidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Rusty Bush Lark (Calendulauda rufa) is a species of Larks (Alaudidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Calendulauda; binomial: Calendulauda rufa; authority: (Lynes, 1920).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move Rusty Bush Lark from Mirafra to Calendulauda based on vocalizations, structure, plumage and genetics (Alström et al. 2023).

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