Dusky lark


The dusky lark, 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 the southern Afrotropics.

Range

It is found in southern Central Africa; it is a summer migrant to more southerly areas. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Taxonomy and systematics

Formerly, the dusky lark was classified as belonging to the genera Alauda and Mirafra until moved to Pinarocorys.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized: P. n. nigricans : Found in south-eastern DR Congo, north-western Zambia and south-western TanzaniaP. n. occidentis Clancey, 1968: Found in south-western DR Congo and northern Angola