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Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis
Alaudidae Low risk

The Eurasian skylark, 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. The sexes are alike. It is streaked greyish-brown above and on the breast and has a buff-white belly.

Summary from Wikipedia

Listen flight call, song · CC0
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Carlo Fracasso · xeno-canto 791228

At a glance

Family
Alaudidae
Group
Perching Birds
Conservation status
Low risk

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