Order Passeriformes Higher classification Spizocorys | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Scientific name Spizocorys sclateri Rank Species | |
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Similar Spizocorys, Karoo long‑billed lark, Black‑eared sparrow‑lark, Obbia lark, Pink‑billed lark | ||
Sclater's lark (Spizocorys sclateri) is a species of lark in the Alaudidae family. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy and systematics
The common name and the Latin binomial commemorate the British zoologist Philip Lutley Sclater.
Sclater's Lark was originally placed within the genus Calandrella and some authorities continue to recognize that classification. This species is alternately named as Sclater's short-toed lark.
References
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