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When to see Rufous naped Lark in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
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 Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Rufous naped Lark in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads
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Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for Rufous naped Lark.
- Acacia Route7.4 km · open grassland
- Vleiroete Road5.7 km · open grassland
- Main Road4.6 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Rufous naped Lark have actually been seen recently.
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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