Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
From R 2,550a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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Rudd's Lark
Heteromirafra ruddiEndangered
Rudd's lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Rudd's Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
26 records, iNaturalist
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Next stop
South Africa's vast inland heart: silence, stars, and wide horizons
See places that give backBest 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
Heteromirafra ruddi
Records
26
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Rudd's Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Rudd's Lark in South Africa?
The Rudd's Lark is most recorded in Mpumalanga (62% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (35% of records), based on 26 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Rudd's Lark on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Rudd's Lark?
The Rudd's Lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Rudd's Lark?
Rudd's lark (Heteromirafra ruddi) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitat is high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.