
Flappet Lark
The flappet lark (Amirafra rufocinnamomea) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae that is widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Species insights
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Flappet Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
43 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Flappet Lark
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Flappet Lark recorded here
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Flappet Lark recorded here
Flappet Lark recorded here
Flappet Lark recorded here
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Flappet Lark recorded here
Flappet Lark recorded here
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Flappet Lark recorded here
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Flappet Lark recorded here
Flappet Lark recorded here
Flappet Lark recorded here
Birder friendly
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
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When and where to find the Flappet Lark
Hosts have recorded the Flappet Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland 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.
Where to base yourself
- LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
- KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
- North WestStays in North West
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Amirafra rufocinnamomea
Records
43
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Flappet Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Flappet Lark in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Flappet Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Madikwe Game 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 Flappet Lark in South Africa?
The Flappet Lark is most recorded in Mpumalanga (49% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (26% of records), Limpopo (12% of records), based on 43 iNaturalist observations. 18 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Flappet Lark on site or nearby.
What is the Flappet Lark?
The flappet lark (Amirafra rufocinnamomea) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae that is widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa. The name flappet originates from the distinctive wing flapping sound made during its breeding season.



























