Dusky Lark (Pinarocorys nigricans)
About the Dusky Lark
The dusky lark (Pinarocorys nigricans), also known as the dusky bush lark or rufous-rumped bush lark, is a species of migratory lark in the family Alaudidae. It is native to southern Central Africa. It is found in southern Central Africa; it is a summer migrant to more southerly areas. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Formerly, the dusky lark was classified as belonging to the genera Alauda and Mirafra until moved to Pinarocorys. Two subspecies are recognized: P. n. nigricans (Sundevall, 1850): Found in south-eastern DR Congo, north-western Zambia and south-western Tanzania P. n. occidentis Clancey, 1968: Found in south-western DR Congo and northern Angola.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 2 recordings for this species: 2 CC BY-NC-ND. 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 Zambia in the xeno-canto catalogue.