Order Passeriformes Scientific name Certhilauda Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Higher classification Lark | |
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Lower classifications Cape long‑billed lark, Karoo long‑billed lark, Karoo lark, Short‑clawed lark, Benguela long‑billed lark | ||
Certhilauda is a genus of larks in the Alaudidae family living in the southern regions of Africa. The genus was formerly named Heterocorys.
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Extant species
The genus Certhilauda has six species considered to belong to the genus:
Former species
Some authorities, either presently or formerly, recognize several additional species or subspecies as species belonging to the genus Certhilauda including:
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