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Karoo Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda subcoronata)

Karoo Long-billed Lark

Certhilauda subcoronata

Least Concern

Overview

The Karoo long-billed lark (Certhilauda subcoronata) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa. It is classified as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

The species inhabits subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Its range covers southern Africa, including parts of Namibia, South Africa, and Angola.

Did you know?

Subspecies C. s. benguelensis and C. s. kaokoensis have sometimes been treated as a separate species, the Benguela long-billed lark, though they are currently considered subspecies of the Karoo long-billed lark based on similar vocalizations.

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