The Somali lark (Mirafra somalica) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae endemic to Somalia.[2]
The 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.
Two subspecies are recognized:[6]
The 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]