Cape Clapper Lark

Corypha apiata

The Cape clapper lark (Corypha apiata) is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa.

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When to visit

Most records Aug to Oct

When Cape Clapper Lark sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.

Best monthsAug to Oct

Records161 records

Curve from 161 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Where you'll find it

Western Cape and beyond

Provinces where Cape Clapper Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

Western Cape

78%Northern Cape

20%

161 records, iNaturalist

Places to stay

30+ results in South Africa

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve

Montagu

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 59 birds recorded · Bontebok, Gemsbok · Guided walk, Hiking

Supports Cape Leopard Trust

From R 350 per night

Karoo Secret Farm Stay

Aberdeen

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Nama-Karoo biome · 209 birds recorded · Cycling

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 1,200 per night

Cederberg - Kliphuis

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 180 per night

Gamkaberg Campsite

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 230 per night

Grootvadersbosch Campsites

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 180 birds recorded · Spekboom

From R 300 per night

Grootvadersbosch Cabins

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 180 birds recorded · Spekboom · Photography

From R 1,460 per night

Luiperd & Rooikat Cottages

Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 166 birds recorded · Spekboom

From R 1,750 per night

Bakoorvos & Silwervos Cottages

Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 166 birds recorded · Spekboom

From R 1,750 per night

Coot, Shoveler, Egret & Moorhen Cottages

Rocherpan Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 159 birds recorded · Photography

From R 1,990 per night

Algeria Cottages

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,990 per night

Stable Rooms

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 320 per night

Ou Kraal

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,600 per night

Xami Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,520 per night

Fossil Ridge Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Sweetthorn Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Tierkloof Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Scolopia Cottage

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 180 birds recorded · Spekboom

From R 1,780 per night

Kingfisher Cottage

Rocherpan Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 159 birds recorded

From R 1,500 per night

Flamingo Cottage

Rocherpan Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 159 birds recorded

From R 1,430 per night

Oystercatcher Cottage

Rocherpan Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 159 birds recorded

From R 1,430 per night

Sandpiper Cottage

Rocherpan Nature Reserve

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 159 birds recorded

From R 1,430 per night

Rietdak Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,580 per night

Waenhuis Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 960 per night

Garskraal Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Clapper Lark recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 2,310 per night

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When and where to find the Cape Clapper Lark

Best hours of the day

The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.

Species

Corypha apiata

Records

161

iNaturalist observations

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Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Cape Clapper Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Where can you see the Cape Clapper Lark in South Africa?

The Cape Clapper Lark is most recorded in Western Cape (78% of records), Northern Cape (20% of records), based on 161 iNaturalist observations. 38 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Cape Clapper Lark on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Cape Clapper Lark?

Sightings of the Cape Clapper Lark peak from Aug to Oct, based on 161 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.

What is the Cape Clapper Lark?

The Cape clapper lark (Corypha 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.