Order Passeriformes Higher classification Heteromirafra | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Scientific name Heteromirafra ruddi Rank Species | |
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Similar Heteromirafra, Botha's lark, Lark, Bird, Melodious lark | ||
Rudd's lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitat is high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy and systematics
Formerly, some authorities have classified Rudd's lark as belonging to the genus Mirafra. Previously, some authorities have also considered Archer's lark to be a subspecies of Rudd's lark (as Heteromirafra ruddi archeri). Alternate names for Rudd's lark include long-clawed lark, Rudd's long-clawed lark and South African long-clawed lark. Note also that the name "long-clawed lark" has been used to describe both Rudd's lark and Archer's lark.
References
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