Oriental Skylark
Oriental Skylark
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The Oriental Skylark is a widespread and common species across Asia, known for its extensive aerial song flights. It inhabits open grasslands, cultivated fields, and steppes.
Where to spot
Widespread in open grasslands, cultivated fields, steppes, and plains across Asia.
How to spot
Listen for its rich, bubbling, and continuous song as it ascends high into the sky. Once located by sound, try to spot the small speck performing the aerial display.
When to spot
Observable year-round in many parts of its range, but song flights are most common during the breeding season (spring/summer).
Where to spot
Widespread in open grasslands, cultivated fields, steppes, and plains across Asia.
How to spot
Listen for its rich, bubbling, and continuous song as it ascends high into the sky. Once located by sound, try to spot the small speck performing the aerial display.
When to spot
Observable year-round in many parts of its range, but song flights are most common during the breeding season (spring/summer).
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Wikimedia Commons
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like its European counterpart, this skylark is famous for its prolonged and elaborate song flights, often ascending to great heights while singing continuously.
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