Athi Short-toed Lark (Alaudala athensis)
About the Athi Short-toed Lark
The Athi short-toed lark (Alaudala athensis) is a subspecies of lark in the family Alaudidae. It is found in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. It is considered a subspecies of the Somali short-toed lark. The Athi short-toed lark was originally described as belonging to the genus Spizocorys and was then classified as belonging to the genus Calandrella until moved to Alaudala in 2014. Authorities consider the Athi short-toed lark as a subspecies of the Somali short-toed lark. Alternate names for the Athi short-toed lark include the Athi lark and Kenya short-toed lark (a name also used for the Damara pink-billed lark).
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 8 recordings for this species: 6 CC BY-NC-ND · 2 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Tanzania in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Asian Short-toed LarkAlaudala cheleensisrecording
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