Mapungubwe National Park
Limpopo · Best May to Sep
3 places
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Short-clawed Lark
Certhilauda chuana
The short-clawed lark (Certhilauda chuana), or short-clawed bush-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Short-clawed Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
28 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Short-clawed Lark
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Vhembe Wilderness Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,044a night
Short-clawed Lark recorded here
Mazhou Camp Site
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 339a night
Short-clawed Lark recorded here
Leokwe Rest Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,743a night
Short-clawed Lark recorded here
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The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
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When and where to find the Short-clawed Lark
Hosts have recorded the Short-clawed Lark at stays in or beside 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.
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
Certhilauda chuana
Records
28
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Short-clawed Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Short-clawed Lark in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Short-clawed Lark at stays in or beside 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 Short-clawed Lark in South Africa?
The Short-clawed Lark is most recorded in Limpopo (68% of records), North West (32% of records), based on 28 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Short-clawed Lark on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Short-clawed Lark?
The Short-clawed Lark (Certhilauda chuana) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Short-clawed Lark?
The short-clawed lark (Certhilauda chuana), or short-clawed bush-lark, is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Botswana and South Africa. Its natural habitat is dry savannah.