Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Botha's Lark
Spizocorys fringillarisEndangered
Botha's lark (Spizocorys fringillaris) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga
Provinces where Botha's Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
25 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Botha's Lark
Stays that give back
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Spioenkop
Spioenkop Resort
From R 240a night
Botha's Lark recorded here
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When and where to find the Botha's Lark
Hosts have recorded the Botha's Lark at stays in or beside Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve.
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.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Endangered
Species
Spizocorys fringillaris
Records
25
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Botha's Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Botha's Lark in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Botha's Lark at stays in or beside Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Botha's Lark in South Africa?
The Botha's Lark is most recorded in Mpumalanga (96% of records), based on 25 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Botha's Lark on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Botha's Lark?
The Botha's Lark (Spizocorys fringillaris) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Botha's Lark?
Botha's lark (Spizocorys fringillaris) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.