It has at least three distinctive subspecies which are considered by some authorities to be full species.
The Clapper Lark is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Agulhas Clapper Lark Mirafra (apiata) majoriae and the Agulhas Long-billed Lark Certhilauda brevirostris. Much of the Plains are now used for wheat production and sheep and ostrich farming, but both these incredibly restricted larks are still present in reasonable numbers and are fairly easy to see on a day out from Cape Town by driving what Callan Cohen et al describe in the superb “Southern African Birdfinder as the Aghulas Plains Loop. More
The Clapper Lark, Mirafra apiata, is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It derives its name from the wing clapping which forms part of the display flight. It has at least three distinctive subspecies which are considered by some authorities to be full species. The Cape Clapper Lark, Mirafra (apiata) apiata, is found in southwestern South Africa, the Agulhas Clapper Lark, M. (a. More
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Agulhas Clapper Lark never fails to deliver the goods whilst Agulhas Long-billed Lark, Large-billed Lark ... Acacia Pied Barbet, Chestnut-vented Titbabbler, Fiscal Flycatcher and Cape Weaver. Agulhas Clapper Lark A highlight of the weekend was a lengthy mountain bike ride from Frog Mountain to ... More
Other names: Highveld Clapper Lark Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens Back to bird order list Back to Home page Eastern Clapper Lark October 2009 Benfontein, Northern Cape Adult Eastern Clapper Lark October 2009 Benfontein, Northern Cape Adult Eastern Clapper Lark February 2009 Etosha, Namibia Adult-display flight More
Cape Clapper Lark can be found at Tienie Versveld and in the immediate surrounds. Knowledge of the different calls will not only alert one to the presence of these species, but will aid identification. The grasslands are also home to the Western Cape race of the Cloud Cisticola. Check the moister areas with taller vegetation and reeds for Levaillant's Cisticola, Lesser Swamp-Warbler, Cape Weaver and Yellow Bishop. More
The Cape Clapper Lark consists of two ssp in the Western Cape and Southern Namibia. More