Dusky Lark (Pinarocorys nigricans)
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Dusky Lark

Pinarocorys nigricans (Sundevall, 1850)

38 gWeight

The dusky lark (Pinarocorys nigricans), also known as the dusky bush lark or rufous-rumped bush lark, is a species of migratory lark in the family Alaudidae.

Busiest months: January and April · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Zambia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Dusky Lark has been recorded at 75 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bwabwata NP – Mahango riverside loopNamibia35 records
  2. Kruger NP – Shingwedzi CampSouth Africa23 records
  3. Kgomo-KgomoSouth Africa16 records
More places
  1. Kruger NP – Letaba CampSouth Africa15 records
  2. Etosha NP – Halali CampNamibia14 records
  3. Kruger NP – Satara CampSouth Africa14 records
  4. Kruger NP – Pafuri CampSouth Africa12 records
  5. Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia10 records
  6. Bwabwata NP – Mahango Core AreaNamibia9 records
  7. Chobe NPBotswana8 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaNamibiaZambiaBotswanaZimbabweAngolaUganda

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The dusky lark (Pinarocorys nigricans), also known as the dusky bush lark or rufous-rumped bush lark, is a species of migratory lark in the family Alaudidae. It is native to southern Central Africa.

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Questions

How big is the Dusky Lark?

The Dusky Lark weighs around 38 g.

Where does the Dusky Lark live?

Its breeding range: Africa: central, southern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Namibia and Zambia.

When is the best time to see the Dusky Lark?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and April (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Dusky Lark endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Dusky Lark as Least Concern.

What does the Dusky Lark eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Dusky Lark in?

It belongs to the family Larks (Alaudidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
38 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
115 mm
Tail
76 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: central, southern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Larks Alaudidae
Genus
Pinarocorys

Other birds in the genus Pinarocorys

Rufous-rumped LarkRufous-rumped LarkPinarocorys erythropygiaGreater Hoopoe-LarkGreater Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon alaudipesLesser Hoopoe-LarkLesser Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon hamertoniBeesley's LarkBeesley's LarkChersomanes beesleyiSpike-heeled LarkSpike-heeled LarkChersomanes albofasciataGray's LarkGray's LarkAmmomanopsis grayiShort-clawed LarkShort-clawed LarkCerthilauda chuanaKaroo Long-billed LarkKaroo Long-billed LarkCerthilauda subcoronataEastern Long-billed LarkEastern Long-billed LarkCerthilauda semitorquataCape Long-billed LarkCape Long-billed LarkCerthilauda curvirostris
Dusky Lark

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