Eastern Long-billed Lark
Certhilauda semitorquata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAlaudidae (Larks)
- GenusCerthilauda (Long-billed and Short-clawed Larks)
- SpeciesCerthilauda semitorquata (Eastern Long-billed Lark)
About the Eastern Long-billed Lark
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.
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. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Long-billed Lark in Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Gate Highlands National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Long-billed Lark in Golden Gate Highlands National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Long-billed Lark sighting in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Long-billed Lark in Golden Gate Highlands National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Long-billed Lark in Golden Gate Highlands National Park in our monthly data.