Eurasian Skylark
NameEurasian Skylark
Common NameEurasian Skylark
Scientific NameAlauda arvensis
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on a paler brown background. Underparts are buffish-white with streaking on the breast. It has a prominent, erectile crest and a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallFamous for its prolonged, complex, and melodious song, delivered while soaring high in the air. The song is a continuous outpouring of high-pitched trills and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe and Asia, extending from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific. It has also been introduced to various other regions, including Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii.
Identifying FeaturesProminent erectile crest, Streaky brown plumage, Long, melodious song delivered in soaring flight, White outer tail feathers (visible in flight)
Description
The Eurasian Skylark is a small, streaky brown passerine bird known for its distinctive crest and remarkable song flight. It typically forages on the ground in open habitats, feeding on insects and seeds.
