Birds
File:Spizocorys fringillaris 64720937.jpg

Botha's Lark

Botha's Lark

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
Botha's Lark is a critically endangered and highly localized lark species, endemic to specific high-altitude grasslands in South Africa. It is known for its dependence on pristine habitat.
Where to spot
Highly restricted to specific high-altitude sourveld grasslands in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa.
How to spot
Focus efforts on its specific, pristine grassland habitat. Requires dedicated searching for walking birds on the ground or listening for its subtle song.
When to spot
Observable year-round, but most vocal and conspicuous during the breeding season (spring/summer).
File:Spizocorys fringillaris 64720937.jpg
File:Spizocorys fringillaris 64720944.jpg
File:Spizocorys fringillaris and Mirafra fasciolata damarensis 1875.jpg
File:Spizocorys fringillaris and Mirafra fasciolata damarensis 1875 (cropped).jpg
File:Spizocorys fringillaris 64720937.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spizocorys fringillaris 64720944.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spizocorys fringillaris and Mirafra fasciolata damarensis 1875.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spizocorys fringillaris and Mirafra fasciolata damarensis 1875 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This lark is one of the most threatened bird species in South Africa, facing severe habitat loss due to agriculture and development.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Certhilauda curvirostris 1838.jpg
100

Cape Long-billed Lark

Larks
File:Alauda leucoptera. Bree.jpg
100

White-winged Lark

Larks
100

Dunn's Lark

Larks
100

Highland Lark

Larks
File:Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix leucotis) (52745043316).jpg
100

Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark

Larks
File:Chersomanes albofasciata (Etosha).jpg
100

Spike-heeled Lark

Larks
File:Galerida deva.jpg
100

Tawny Lark

Larks
File:Calendulauda africanoides 119976794.jpg
100

Fawn-colored Lark

Larks
File:Galerida theklae Madrid.jpg
70

Thekla's Lark

Larks
100

Stark's Lark

Larks