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The Eurasian skylark - Alauda arvensis A Skylark sits on a garden fence post. Alauda arvensis,Birds,Geotagged,Skylark,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

The Eurasian skylark - Alauda arvensis

A Skylark sits on a garden fence post.

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  1. Great shot, love the colors. I wonder what user Skylark thinks of this :) Posted 14 years ago
    1. Haha, funny I hadn't noticed that her name was a bird till now ;) Posted 14 years ago
  2. Only just found this, looks a little like myself! ;-) It's a very clear image & unusual to find them not in the air! :) Posted 14 years ago
  3. Too clear and sharp, Which instrument do you use Wendy ? Posted 11 years ago

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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
Species identified by Ludo Sak
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Uploaded Apr 30, 2011. Captured in Van Aerssenlaan 47, 3039 Noord, The Netherlands.