Order Passeriformes Higher classification Spizocorys | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Scientific name Spizocorys personata Rank Species | |
Similar Obbia lark, Spizocorys, Gillett's lark, Ash's lark, Somali lark |
The masked lark (Spizocorys personata) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in Ethiopia and Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Taxonomy and systematics
Some authorities have placed the masked lark in the genus Calandrella.
Subspecies
Four subspecies are recognized:
References
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