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Where to see the Sclater's Lark in South Africa

Sclater's lark (Spizocorys sclateri) is a species of lark in the Alaudidae family.

Spizocorys sclateri · Near Threatened

Sclater's Lark
Photo: (c) Christoph Moning, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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When and where to find the Sclater'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

Near Threatened

Species

Spizocorys sclateri

Records

29

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Sclater's Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Where can you see the Sclater's Lark in South Africa?

The Sclater's Lark is most recorded in Northern Cape (76% of records), Western Cape (17% of records), Eastern Cape (7% of records), based on 29 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Sclater's Lark on site or nearby.

What is the conservation status of the Sclater's Lark?

The Sclater's Lark (Spizocorys sclateri) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

What is the Sclater's Lark?

Sclater's lark (Spizocorys sclateri) is a species of lark in the Alaudidae family. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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

Every stay on the Sclater'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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