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Monotonous Lark
Mirafra passerina
The monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Nov to Mar
When Monotonous Lark sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsNov to Mar
Records97 records
Curve from 97 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Monotonous Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
97 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Monotonous Lark
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Monotonous Lark recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Wilge River Bush Camp
Bronkhorstspruit
From R 600a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Mata-Mata Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Grootkolk Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Bitterpan Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Kruger Lowveld
Next stop
Bushveld game country and the southern gates of the Kruger
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When and where to find the Monotonous Lark
Hosts have recorded the Monotonous Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Mapungubwe 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.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger · Mapungubwe
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
Northern Cape
Kgalagadi
Northern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Northern Cape
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Mirafra passerina
Records
97
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Monotonous Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Monotonous Lark in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Monotonous Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Mapungubwe 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 Monotonous Lark in South Africa?
The Monotonous Lark is most recorded in Limpopo (61% of records), Mpumalanga (19% of records), North West (14% of records), based on 97 iNaturalist observations. 55 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Monotonous Lark on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Monotonous Lark?
Sightings of the Monotonous Lark peak from Nov to Mar, based on 97 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Monotonous Lark?
The Monotonous Lark (Mirafra passerina) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Monotonous Lark?
The monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.