The foxy lark or Abyssinian lark (Calendulauda alopex) 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. Clements has merged this bird with the fawn-colored lark. Subspecies Two subspecies are recognized: Masai fawn-coloured lark or Hewitt's clapper lark (C. a. intercedens) - (Reichenow, 1895): Originally described as a separate species in the genus Mirafra. Found from eastern and southern Ethiopia and western Somalia to eastern Uganda, Kenya and northern Tanzania. C. a. alopex - (Sharpe, 1890): Found in extreme eastern Ethiopia and northern Somalia Distribution and habitat 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. References External links Abyssinian lark song - xeno-canto foxy lark Birds of East Africa foxy lark foxy lark Taxonomy articles created by Polbot