Eurasian skylark

Alauda arvensis

The Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis), commonly referred to in Europe as the lark, is a passerine bird in the lark family, Alaudidae.

Family: Alaudidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern

About the Eurasian skylark

The Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis), commonly referred to in Europe as the lark, is a passerine bird in the lark family, Alaudidae. It is a widespread species found across Europe and the Palearctic with introduced populations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and on the Hawaiian Islands. It is a bird of open farmland and heath, known for the song of the male, which is delivered in hovering flight from heights of 50 to 100 metres (160 to 330 ft). The sexes are alike. It is streaked greyish-brown above and on the breast and has a buff-white belly. The female Eurasian skylark builds an open nest in a shallow depression on open ground well away from trees, bushes and hedges. She lays three to five eggs which she incubates for around 11 days. The chicks are fed by both parents but leave the

Fun Facts About Eurasian skylark

It is a bird of open farmland and heath, known for the song of the male, which is delivered in hovering flight from heights of 50 to 100 metres (160 to 330 ft).
They scatter and hide in the vegetation but continue to be fed by the parents until they can fly at 18 to 20 days of age.
The female Eurasian skylark builds an open nest in a shallow depression on open ground well away from trees, bushes and hedges.
She lays three to five eggs which she incubates for around 11 days.
The chicks are fed by both parents but leave the nest after eight to ten days, well before they can fly.

Conservation Status

The Eurasian skylark is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Order	passerines
Family	Alaudidae
Genus	Alauda
Species	Alauda arvensis

Range & Habitat