Kidepo Lark

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Kidepo Lark (<em>Corypha kidepoensis</em>) is a species of Larks (<em>Alaudidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Corypha; binomial: Corypha kidepoensis; authority: (Macdonald, 1940).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Kidepo Lark Corypha kidepoensis (including kathangorensis) is split from Red-winged Lark Corypha hypermetra based on a comprehensive integrated analysis including plumage, morphometrics, vocalizations, display and phylogenetics (Alström et al. 2024).

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