Rufous-naped Lark
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Larks

Rufous-naped Lark

Corypha africana

NENot Evaluated
Family
Larks (Alaudidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The rufous-naped lark (Corypha africana) or rufous-naped bush lark is a widespread and conspicuous species of lark in the lightly wooded grasslands, open savannas and farmlands of the Afrotropics. Males attract attention to themselves by a bold and often repeated wing-fluttering display from a prominent perch, which is accompanied by a melodious and far-carrying whistled phrase. This rudimentary display has been proposed as the precursor to the wing-clapping displays of other bush lark species. They have consistently rufous outer wings and a short erectile crest, but the remaining plumage hues and markings are individually and geographically variable.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.