Calandrella cinerea

This slender, long-winged lark is found throughout much of southern Africa in short grassy areas and croplands. It has a distinctive rufous cap and epaulettes on the side of the breast, which make it relatively easy to identify in the field.

We first recorded this pretty lark in November 2011 in the grasslands around Wakkerstroom. A great spot to find these birds are the roadside routes, south of Devon.