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Spizocorys
''Spizocorys'' is a genus of African larks in the family Alaudidae found in southern and eastern Africa. Taxonomy and systematics Extant species The genus contains seven extant species: * Obbia lark (''Spizocorys obbiensis'') * Sclater's lark Sclater's lark (''Spizocorys sclateri'') is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. Taxonomy and systemati ... (''Spizocorys sclateri'') * Stark's lark (''Spizocorys starki'') * Short-tailed lark (''Spizocorys fremantlii'') * Masked lark (''Spizocorys personata'') * Botha's lark (''Spizocorys fringillaris'') * Pink-billed lark (''Spizocorys conirostris'') Former species Formerly, some authorities classified the following species as belonging to the genus: * Raso lark (as ''Spizocorys razae'') * Blanford's lark (eremica) (as ''Spizocorys eremica'') * Athi short-toed lark (as ''Spizocorys a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spizocorys Fringillaris
Botha's lark (''Spizocorys fringillaris'') is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae that is Endemism, endemic to South Africa. It is considered to be South Africa's most endangered bird species with approximately 340 mature individuals left in the wild. Over the last decade, there has been a 90% population decline resulting in the species regionally being uplisted to Critically endangered, Critically Endangered in the 2025 Regional Red Data Book of Birds of South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. Description Small, compact lark, exhibiting a boldly marked face with a pinkish, conical bill. Grey-brown upperparts, contrasting with pale underparts and a streaked, buffy chest. This lark also exhibits spread out streaking on its flanks, which helps differentiate it from the similar Pink-billed Lark (''Spizocorys conirostris'') which has plain, white flanks. Its call is short and simple and can be given in flight or whilst on the ground. Taxonomy and systematics Botha's Lark was descr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
