Melodious Lark

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Melodious Lark (<em>Mirafra cheniana</em>) is a species of Larks (<em>Alaudidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Melodious Lark (Mirafra cheniana) is a species of Larks (Alaudidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Mirafra; binomial: Mirafra cheniana; authority: Smith, A, 1843.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

See Finch et al. (2022) for modification of species' range to include a disjunct population in sw Kenya and n Tanzania.

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