About the Cape Long-billed Lark
The Cape long-billed lark, also known as the Cape lark, Cape longbill or long-billed lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-western Africa. Its natural habitats are semi-arid Karoo shrub and subtropical dry shrubland and subtropical or dry lowland and highveld grassland. This lark is also found in croplands, farmlands and coastal fynbos.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Certhilauda curvirostris |
| Species Codes | y00415, CLBL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Long-billed Lark belong to?
The Cape Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda curvirostris) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Long-billed Lark?
The Cape long-billed lark, also known as the Cape lark, Cape longbill or long-billed lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in south-western Africa. Its natural habitats are semi-arid Karoo shrub and subtropical dry shrubland and subtropical or dry lowland and highveld grassl...
Where can I report a Cape Long-billed Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Long-billed Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code y00415, or on iNaturalist.
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