Alaudala
| Alaudala | |
|---|---|
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| Lesser short-toed lark (Alaudala rufescens) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Alaudidae |
| Genus: | Alaudala Horsfield & Moore, 1858 |
| Species | |
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Alaudala is a genus of lark in the Alaudidae family. The genus name is a diminutive of Alauda.[1]
Taxonomy and systematics
Species
The genus Alaudala contains the following species:[2]
- Athi short-toed lark (Alaudala athensis)
- Asian short-toed lark (Alaudala cheleensis)
- Somali short-toed lark (Alaudala somalica)
- Lesser short-toed lark (Alaudala rufescens)
- Sand lark (Alaudala raytal)
References
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. London, United Kingdom: Christopher Helm. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
- ↑ "Nicators, reedling & larks « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
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