Oriental Skylark
NameOriental Skylark
Common NameOriental Skylark
Scientific NameAlauda gulgula
FamilyAlaudidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on a paler background. Underparts are buffish-white with prominent dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a noticeable, often raised, crest.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its complex, melodious, and sustained song delivered during high aerial display flights, often described as a series of trills, whistles, and mimicry.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Asia, from the Middle East through India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan.
Identifying FeaturesProminent crest, Streaky brown plumage, Melodious aerial song flight, Small size
Description
The Oriental Skylark is a small, streaky brown bird known for its distinctive crest and melodious song flights. It typically inhabits open grasslands and cultivated fields, often seen foraging on the ground.
