Eastern Clapper Lark
NameEastern Clapper Lark
Common NameEastern Clapper Lark
Scientific NameMirafra fasciolata
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown to sandy-brown, heavily streaked with dark brown. Underparts are buffy-white, often with fine streaking on the breast. It features a pale supercilium and a dark malar stripe, with a relatively short, dark tail showing rufous outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallMost notable for the sharp, clapping sound produced by its wings during aerial display flights. It also emits a variety of chirps, whistles, and trills from the ground or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southern Africa, its range includes parts of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying Featuresstreaky rufous-brown plumage, pale supercilium, short tail, distinctive wing-clapping display flight, preference for open grassy habitats
Description
A small, streaky brown lark known for its distinctive wing-clapping display flight. It typically inhabits open grasslands and savannas, often perching on rocks or low vegetation.
