
The Eurasian skylark is a passerine bird in the lark family, Alaudidae. It is a widespread species found across Europe and the Palearctic with introduced populations in New Zealand, Australia 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.
Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded Apr 30, 2011. Captured in Van Aerssenlaan 47, 3039 Noord, The Netherlands.
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