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 - 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.
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