Eastern long-billed lark


The eastern long-billed lark, 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 - 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.