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Botha's Lark

Botha's Lark

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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).
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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.
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