Order Passeriformes Higher classification Certhilauda | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Scientific name Certhilauda curvirostris Rank Species | |
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Similar Karoo long‑billed lark, Agulhas long‑billed lark, Eastern long‑billed lark, Lark, Bird | ||
Birds and birding cape long billed lark taking a sand bath namaqua national park
The Cape long-billed lark (Certhilauda curvirostris), also known as the Cape lark, Cape longbill or long-billed lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-western Africa. Its natural habitats are semi-arid Karoo shrub and subtropical dry shrubland and subtropical or dry lowland and highveld grassland. This lark is also found in croplands, farmlands and coastal fynbos.
Contents
- Birds and birding cape long billed lark taking a sand bath namaqua national park
- Cape long billed lark
- Taxonomy and systematics
- Subspecies
- References
Cape long billed lark
Taxonomy and systematics
The Cape long-billed lark was originally placed in the genus Alauda (as A. curvirostris).
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
Additionally, some authorities consider several other species to be either presently or formerly as subspecies of the Cape long-billed lark:
References
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