CR

Alauda razae

Stable

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Raso Lark faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on a single small island in Cape Verde, making it vulnerable to catastrophic events. Introduced predators, particularly cats, pose a significant threat to ground-nesting birds. Habitat degradation from overgrazing by introduced goats and drought conditions further compress the already limited suitable breeding areas on Raso Island.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Raso Lark inhabits the arid, sparsely vegetated landscapes of Raso Island in the Cape Verde archipelago. It occupies flat areas with scattered low shrubs and grasses, typically in areas with minimal vegetation cover suitable for ground-foraging and nesting.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorDesert· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alauda razae classified as Critically Endangered?
Alauda razae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Raso Lark faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on a single small island in Cape Verde, making it vulnerable to catastrophic events. Introduced predators, particularly cats, pose a significant threat to ground-nesting birds. Habitat degradation from overgrazing by introduced goats and drought conditions further compress the already limited suitable breeding areas on Raso Island.
Where does Alauda razae live?
Alauda razae occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alauda razae?
The main threats to Alauda razae are 11.1, 11.2, 8.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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