Eurasian Skylark
Eurasian Skylark
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The Eurasian Skylark is a medium-sized, streaky brown lark, famous for its prolonged and intricate song, delivered high in the sky during its spectacular display flight. It is a bird of open grasslands and agricultural fields, often inconspicuous on the ground.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers open habitats such as grasslands, meadows, agricultural fields, heathlands, and coastal dunes.
How to spot
Its most distinctive feature is its song flight: the bird ascends vertically, singing continuously, and then descends. On the ground, look for its streaky brown plumage and small crest. Listen for its high-pitched, joyous, bubbling song.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring and summer) when males are performing their characteristic song flights. Can be found year-round in much of its range.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers open habitats such as grasslands, meadows, agricultural fields, heathlands, and coastal dunes.
How to spot
Its most distinctive feature is its song flight: the bird ascends vertically, singing continuously, and then descends. On the ground, look for its streaky brown plumage and small crest. Listen for its high-pitched, joyous, bubbling song.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring and summer) when males are performing their characteristic song flights. Can be found year-round in much of its range.
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A male Eurasian Skylark can sustain its iconic, complex song for up to an hour, sometimes even longer, while soaring hundreds of feet above the ground, consuming considerable energy.
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