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All members of genus with exception of Short-clawed Lark (Certhilauda chuana) formerly treated as a single species, but recent research indicates that they are genetically, morphologically and vocally distinct. Appears to be sister-species of Agulhas Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda brevirostris) (ranges apparently separated by Cape fold mountains, but boundary in Gouda-Tulbagh area not well known), and genetic data suggest that they are closely related to Eastern Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda semitorquata). Range overlaps narrowly with that of Karoo Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda subcoronata) in northern (on eastern edge of Namaqualand coastal plain north of Port Nolloth). Bill length increases clinally from north to south, probably linked to softer, sandier substrates in north.

The following 2 subspecies are recognised:

• falcirostris Reichenow, 1916   -  Coastal plain from extreme south-western Namibia south to western South Africa (south to R Olifants).
• curvirostris (Hermann, 1783)   -  Coastal plain from R Olifants south to Cape Town.

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