The Somali lark (Mirafra somalica) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae endemic to Somalia.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Alaudidae |
| Genus: | Mirafra |
| Species: | M. somalica
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| Mirafra somalica (Witherby, 1903)
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Taxonomy and systematics
editThe Somali lark was originally classified as belonging to the genus Certhilauda.[3] The term "Somali lark" is also used as an alternate name for both Archer's lark and Sharpe's lark.[4] The term "red Somali lark" is also used as an alternate name for Sharpe's lark.[5] Other alternate names include red Somali lark, Somali bushlark and Somali long-billed lark.
Subspecies
editTwo subspecies are recognized:[6]
Distribution and habitat
editThe range of M. somalica is somewhat large, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 270,000 km2.[1]
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.[2]
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