Sabota lark


The sabota lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Africa in its natural habitats of dry savannah, moist savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Taxonomy and systematics

Formerly, the Sabota lark was classified as belonging to the genus Mirafra until moved to Calendulauda in 2009. Not all authorities have followed this re-classification. This species is also known as the large-billed Sabota lark and the small-billed Sabota lark.

Subspecies

Nine subspecies are recognized: