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A photo of a Cape Clapper Lark (Mirafra apiata)
Cape Clapper Lark

Cape Clapper Lark

Mirafra apiata

The Cape 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. The Cape clapper lark is a species of open grassland and savannah, also inhabiting karoo, fynbos and fallow agricultural land. This lark is a 15 cm long bird, with a brown crown, rich rufous underparts, and a strong bill. The Cape clapper lark has grey upperparts and a grey face, and the Agulhas clapper lark has dark brown upperparts, although individual variation means that it cannot always be reliably distinguished from the nominate race. The display commences with an ascending flight with wing flapping. The Cape clapper lark has a slower wing clap compared to the Eastern clapper lark, and its otherwise similar call is longer and rises in pitch more. The Agulhas clapper lark has a fast wing clap, and a descending double whistled "peeeooo" call.
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Aart Verrips
Sunday 30 Apr 2023 - 1:00pm
South Africa
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Elton Flack
Thursday 30 Mar 2023 - 3:06pm
South Africa
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Bruce Niland
Saturday 10 Dec 2022 - 7:05am
South Africa
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Bruce Niland
Friday 22 Apr 2022 - 8:44am
South Africa
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