Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Pinarocorys Higher classification Pinarocorys | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Scientific name Pinarocorys nigricans Rank Species | |
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Similar Pinarocorys, Lark, Bird, Monotonous lark, Flappet lark | ||
The red himba lady and the dusky lark by hadoram shirihai
The dusky lark (Pinarocorys nigricans), also known as the dusky bush lark or rufous-rumped bush lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Central Africa; it is a summer migrant to more southernly areas. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Contents
- The red himba lady and the dusky lark by hadoram shirihai
- Taxonomy and systematics
- Subspecies
- References
Taxonomy and systematics
Formerly, the dusky lark was classified as belonging to the genera Alauda and Mirafra until moved to Pinarocorys.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
References
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