Eastern long-billed lark
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The eastern long-billed lark (Certhilauda semitorquata), also known as the Kaffrarian long-billed lark or Eastern longbill is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-eastern Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Taxonomy and systematics
Subspecies
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Three subspecies are recognized:[1]
- C. s. transvaalensis - Roberts, 1936: Found in eastern South Africa
- C. s. semitorquata - Smith, 1836: Found in central South Africa
- C. s. algida - Quickelberge, 1967: Found in south-eastern South Africa
Some authorities consider the eastern long-billed lark to be a subspecies of the Cape long-billed lark.[2]
References
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