Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Larks :: Dune Lark

Dune Lark Calendulauda erythrochlamys

Described by: Strickland (1853)
Alternate common name(s): Red-backed Lark, Aristida Lark, Cave's Lark
Old scientific name(s): Certhilauda erythrochlamys

Photographs

Namibia - Nov 6, 2008 © Craig Nash 
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Range

Sw. Africa;
Restricted range;
W. Namibia between the Kuiseb River (Walvis Bay) and the Koichab River (Luederitz).
Cave's Lark occurs in the succulent Karoo desert at the mouth of the Orange River in sw. Namibia.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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