Where to see
Where to see the Dusky Lark in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Dusky Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Pinarocorys nigricans
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Dusky Lark
Hosts have recorded the Dusky Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
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
Species
Pinarocorys nigricans
Records
140
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Dusky Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Dusky Lark in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Dusky Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. 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 Dusky Lark in South Africa?
The Dusky Lark is most recorded in Limpopo (69% of records), Mpumalanga (17% of records), based on 140 iNaturalist observations. 6 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Dusky Lark on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Dusky Lark?
Sightings of the Dusky Lark peak from Dec to Apr, based on 140 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Dusky Lark?
The dusky lark (Pinarocorys nigricans), also known as the dusky bush lark or rufous-rumped bush lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Central Africa; it is a summer migrant to more southernly areas. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Dusky Lark
Every stay on the Dusky 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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