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Rudd's Lark
Heteromirafra ruddi (Grant, CHB, 1908)
27 gWeight
Rudd's lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
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.
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Questions
How big is the Rudd's Lark?
The Rudd's Lark weighs around 27 g.
Where does the Rudd's Lark live?
Its breeding range: Africa: eastern South Africa.
Is the Rudd's Lark endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rudd's Lark as Endangered.
What does the Rudd's Lark eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Rudd's Lark in?
It belongs to the family Larks (Alaudidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 27 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 74 mm
- Tail
- 45 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: eastern South Africa
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Larks Alaudidae
- Genus
- Heteromirafra
Other birds in the genus Heteromirafra
Archer's LarkHeteromirafra archeri
Greater Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon alaudipes
Lesser Hoopoe-LarkAlaemon hamertoni
Beesley's LarkChersomanes beesleyi
Spike-heeled LarkChersomanes albofasciata
Gray's LarkAmmomanopsis grayi
Short-clawed LarkCerthilauda chuana
Karoo Long-billed LarkCerthilauda subcoronata
Eastern Long-billed LarkCerthilauda semitorquata
Cape Long-billed LarkCerthilauda curvirostris
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