Foxy lark


The foxy lark or Abyssinian lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in east-central Africa.

Taxonomy and systematics

Formerly, the foxy lark was classified as belonging to the genus Mirafra until moved to Calendulauda in 2009. Not all authorities recognize this re-classification. Alternate names for the foxy lark include the Abyssinian fawn-colored lark and Somali fawn-coloured bush lark.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized:
The foxy lark has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 100,000-1,000,000 km2, where it is found in dense, thorny scrubland.