Gillett's Lark

Overview

Gillett's Lark (Calendulauda gilletti) is a species of Larks (Alaudidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Calendulauda; binomial: Calendulauda gilletti; authority: (Sharpe, 1895).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Gillett's Lark C. gilletti includes Degodi Lark C. degodiensis as a synonym (Collar et al. 2009). Move Gillett's Lark from Mirafra to Calendulauda based on vocalizatons, structure, plumage and genetics (Alström et al. 2023).