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When to see Rufous naped Lark in Kruger National Park
Rufous naped Lark are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Rufous naped Lark's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Rufous naped Lark in Kruger National Park: best roads
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S36 Nhlanguleni Road, H1-1 Napi Road and S114 Old Main Road run through open grassland and mixed bushveld: good country for Rufous naped Lark.
- S36 Nhlanguleni Road71.4 km · open grassland and mixed bushveld
- H1-1 Napi Road55.7 km · mixed bushveld and open grassland
- S114 Old Main Road50.2 km · mixed bushveld and open grassland
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About the Rufous naped Lark
The rufous-naped lark is a medium-sized African lark found mainly in open grassland, savanna and lightly wooded habitats. It has cryptic brown and buff plumage, a reddish-brown nape and streaked upperparts that provide excellent camouflage against dry grass. It feeds mainly on seeds and insects, foraging on the ground. Males are well known for their aerial display flights and characteristic songs delivered from elevated positions or during flight.
How to identify the Rufous naped Lark
Medium-sized lark with a streaked brown back, pale underparts and a distinctive rufous colouring on the nape and upper back. The plumage is highly cryptic and blends well with dry grass and open ground.
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