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Eastern long-billed lark

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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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