Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Calendulauda Higher classification Calendulauda | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Scientific name Calendulauda burra Rank Species | |
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Similar Sclater's lark, Karoo long‑billed lark, Karoo lark, Calendulauda, Black‑eared sparrow‑lark | ||
Seamus mcguire plays the little red lark andy lamy friends
The red lark (Calendulauda burra), also known as the ferruginous lark or ferruginous sand-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in western South Africa and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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The little red lark
Taxonomy and systematics
Originally, the red lark was classified as belonging to the genus Ammomanes, then later by Mirafra and Certhilauda, until moved to Calendulauda in 2009. Not all authorities recognize each of these re-classifications.
References
Red lark Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA