Raso Lark (Alauda razae)

Other Names (World)
Raso Lark, Razo Lark, Raso Short-toed Lark, Raso Skylark, Cape Verde Lark, Cape Verde Skylark, Raza Lark, Razo Skylark

Family
Alaudidae (Larks)

Size
12 - 18 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Alexander, 1898)

Habitat
Level plains with volcanic soil, associating with small vegetated patches along dry stream beds.

Range (Guide)

Cape Verde (B).

Raso, in Cape Verde Is.

Population
Estimated population is 190 (2010) and fluctuating.

Status CR
Predation by accidental introduction of rats, cats and dogs brought to the island by fishers is probably the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Raso Lark (Alauda razae) [XC164031]
by id from Sao Vicente, Cape Verde (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Previously placed variously in Spizocorys, Calandrella or a monotypic genus Razocorys. Behavioural traits, however, indicate that it is typical of present genus. Recent genetic analyses suggest that it is very close to Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis).

References
See References.

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