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European Skylark

Alauda arvensis arvensis

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Alaudidae

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).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United Kingdom · 888Netherlands · 70Germany · 6Belgium · 4