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ORNAMENTS OP THE VELD 



Of the Genus Pyrrhulauda, South Africa possesses three 

 species. 



(1) Dark-naped Lark (P. australis) ; with black ear- 

 coverts. 



Pig. 107. — Rufous-headed Lark at nest. 



(2) Grey-backed Lark (P. verticalis) ; ear-coverts white ; 

 back ashy grey. 



(3) Chestnut-backed Lark (P. smiihi) ; ear-coverts white ; 

 back dark chestnut. 



