Rudd's lark
Species of bird
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Rudd's lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) 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.
| Rudd's lark | |
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| in South Africa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Alaudidae |
| Genus: | Heteromirafra |
| Species: | H. ruddi |
| Binomial name | |
| Heteromirafra ruddi (Grant, 1908) | |
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Taxonomy and systematics
Formerly, some authorities have classified Rudd's lark as belonging to the genus Mirafra.[3] Previously, some authorities have also considered Archer's lark to be a subspecies of Rudd's lark (as Heteromirafra ruddi archeri). 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.[3][4]
Social Behavior
It is typically found alone or in pairs.[5]
Diet
It eats insects and seeds.[5]
