Larks (Alaudidae)
Rusty Lark (Mirafra rufa) - HBW 9, p. 546
French: Alouette rousse
German: Rostlerche
Spanish: Alondra Rufa
Other common names: Rusty Bushlark
Taxonomy: Mirafra rufa Lynes, 1920, Juga Juga, 3000 feet [c. 915 m], 15 miles [c. 24 km] ENE of El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan.
Has been suggested by some authors as forming a superspecies with M. gilletti, but no data on molecular genetics for either species; Calendulauda poecilosterna (when placed in present genus) suggested as third member of same superspecies. Three subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- nigriticola Bates, 1932 - E Mali E to WC Niger.
- rufa Lynes, 1920 - SC Chad and W Sudan.
- lynesi C. H. B. Grant & Mackworth-Praed, 1933 - C Sudan.
- Least Concern
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