Rudd’s Lark
Heteromirafra ruddi
ENEndangered Endemic to South Africa
- Family
- Larks (Alaudidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
High-altitude grassland of eastern South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rudd's lark
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
