Rufous-naped lark / Rotnackenlerche (Mirafra africana)

Wikipedia: Rufous-naped lark Source: OTHER Mirafra_africana2.jpg
Classification: Genus Mirafra; Family Larks (Alaudidae)
General: The rufous-naped lark (Mirafra 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 their bold and repeated wing-fluttering displays from prominent perches, which is accompanied by a melodious and far-carrying whistled phrase.^[2] This rudimentary display has been proposed as the precursor to the wing-clapping displays of other bush lark species.^[3] They have consistently rufous outer wings and a short erectile crest,^[2] but the remaining plumage hues and markings are individually and geographically variable. It has a straight lower, and longish, curved upper mandible. [more]

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