Alouette bateleuse Mirafra apiata - Cape Clapper Lark 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. from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 4, by Le Vaillant, Francois, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez Fuchs, libraire 1805

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Location: Africa
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