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Rufous-naped Lark

Mirafra africana

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Description:

This lovely bird was feeding on the ground and then began "posing", turning from side to side.



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Liam
Liam 11 months ago
Rufous-naped Lark
Mirafra africana Rufous-naped Lark

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Maria dB
Maria dB 11 months ago

Thanks, Jeannette, and Liam for the ID. This was one of two species about which I was debating and I just couldn't decide.

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Liam
Liam 11 months ago

The yellow superlora area suggests Rufous-naped, I believe.

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 months ago

Lovely series :)

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Spotted by Maria dB

Nairobi, Kenya

Lat: -1.28, Long: 36.82

Spotted on Jun 6, 2012
Submitted on Jun 23, 2012

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