Dune Lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys)
About the Dune Lark
The dune lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is Namibia's only endemic bird. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. The dune lark is the only avian creature that has evolved the ability to survive in the Namib Desert, which is one of the driest regions in the world.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 3 recordings for this species: 2 CC BY-NC-ND · 1 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Namibia in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Pink-breasted LarkCalendulauda poecilosternarecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.