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Rufous naped Lark is on the checklist for Rietvlei Nature Reserve, but there aren't yet enough verified sightings logged here to show a reliable best-time-to-see pattern. Download opspoor and be one of the first to log one — every real sighting helps build this picture for everyone planning a trip.
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.
Recent Rufous naped Lark sightings in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
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