The Athi short-toed lark (Alaudala athensis) is a subpecies of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. It is considered a subspecies of the Somali short-toed lark.
The Athi short-toed lark was originally described as belonging to the genus Spizocorys and was then classified as belonging to the genus Calandrella until moved to Alaudala in 2014. Authorities consider the Athi short-toed lark as a subspecies of the Somali short-toed lark. Alternate names for the Athi short-toed lark include the Athi lark and Kenya short-toed lark (a name also used for the Damara pink-billed lark).