Crested lark

Galerida cristata
Larks (Alaudidae)

CC-BY-SA 4.0 rights : RikenMon

Slender bird, yellow-brown markings with a lighter eyebrow stripe and dark pattern around the eyes like glasses. A striking crest that cannot be lowered.

In-flight broad wings with a short tail. Sings in bushes or on the ground. Prefers warm open spots with low vegetation. Sometimes near urban areas in wasteland or cereal fields.   

⇔ l. 16-17 cm

LA: 
≈ The LULLULA ARBOREA (Woodlark) and the ALAUDA ARVENSIS (Skylark) have a smaller crest that can be laid flat.

Where?

Family(3)

WWW info

Compare

Continu searching

Size

Shape

Colour

Legs

Beak

Neck

Tail