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Eastern long-billed lark

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

Three subspecies are recognized:

  • C. s. transvaalensis - <small>Roberts, 1936</small>: Found in eastern South Africa
  • C. s. semitorquata - <small>Smith, 1836</small>: Found in central South Africa
  • C. s. algida - <small>Quickelberge, 1967</small>: Found in south-eastern South Africa

Some authorities consider the eastern long-billed lark to be a subspecies of the Cape long-billed lark.

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