Rudd's lark


Rudd's lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitat is high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomy and systematics

image:Heteromirafra ruddi, Wakkerstroom, Birding Weto, b.jpg|thumb|left|Bird in flight at Wakkerstroom, South Africa Formerly, some authorities have classified Rudd's lark as belonging to the genus Mirafra. Previously, some authorities have also considered Archer's lark to be a subspecies of Rudd's lark. Alternate names for Rudd's lark include long-clawed lark, Rudd's long-clawed lark and South African long-clawed lark. The name "long-clawed lark" has been used to describe both Rudd's lark and Archer's lark.

Social Behavior

It is typically found alone or in pairs.

Diet

It eats insects and seeds.