Rufous-naped Lark

While supervising Namusa planting the pecan trees last week, I heard the Rufous-naped Lark's call. Walking back up the incline with the dogs running ahead, I spotted a movement out of the corner of my eye.

I stopped; the dogs stopped; I zoomed in and snapped. 

Rufous-naped Lark

This is a fairly large, stocky lark with a short but distinctive erectile rufous crest. It also has a rufous wing panel that is more visible in flight than on the ground. The Rufous-naped Lark characteristically sings from the top of a fence, termite mound or shrub.

It's a fairly common resident; sedentary and usually solitary or in pairs. Its food is insects and grass seeds. 

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