Where to see
Where to see the Barlow's Lark in South Africa
The dune lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Calendulauda erythrochlamys · Least Concern

Planning a trip
When and where to find the Barlow's Lark
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Calendulauda erythrochlamys
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Barlow's Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Barlow's Lark?
The Barlow's Lark is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the Barlow's Lark?
The Barlow's Lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Barlow's Lark?
The dune lark (Calendulauda erythrochlamys) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is endemic to Namibia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Barlow's Lark
Every stay on the Barlow's Lark page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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