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Where to see the Botha's Lark in South Africa

Botha's lark (Spizocorys fringillaris) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.

Spizocorys fringillaris · Endangered

Botha's Lark
Photo: (c) Justin Ponder, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Planning a trip

When and where to find the Botha'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

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.

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. 2 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.

Stays that give back

Where to stay for a chance to see the Botha's Lark

Every stay on the Botha'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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