Dusky lark explained

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.^[1] It is native to the southern Afrotropics.

Range

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.^[2]

Taxonomy and systematics

Formerly, the dusky lark was classified as belonging to the genera Alauda and Mirafra until moved to Pinarocorys.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized:^[3]

• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pinarocorys nigricans - Avibase. avibase.bsc-eoc.org. 2016-12-09.
2. Web site: South African Bird Atlas Project 2. November 10, 2016.
3. IOC World Bird List 6.4. IOC World Bird List Datasets. 10.14344/ioc.ml.6.4. free.