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Полевой жаворонок

Alauda arvensis

Vulnerable
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About

Celebrated across European literature and poetry for its complex, melodious song sung on the wing during spectacular display flights, Eurasian skylarks soar vertically hundreds of meters above open farmland, grassland, and heathland across Europe and Asia while producing an uninterrupted torrent of song lasting up to an hour. Males can produce over 700 distinct song phrases. Once enormously abundant across European farmland, skylark populations have declined over 70% since 1970 due to agricultural intensification.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒバリ
Chinese 云雀
Spanish Alondra Común
French alouette des champs
German Feldlerche
Portuguese laverca
Russian Полевой жаворонок
Arabic قبّرة الحقول

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Полевой жаворонок?
The scientific name of Полевой жаворонок is Alauda arvensis. It belongs to the genus Alauda.
What is the conservation status of Полевой жаворонок?
Полевой жаворонок (Alauda arvensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Полевой жаворонок live?
Полевой жаворонок is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Полевой жаворонок belong to?
Полевой жаворонок (Alauda arvensis) belongs to the genus Alauda, which is part of the taxonomic family Alaudidae.
Is Полевой жаворонок endangered?
Yes, Полевой жаворонок (Alauda arvensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Полевой жаворонок belong to?
Полевой жаворонок (Alauda arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Полевой жаворонок?
The closest relatives of Полевой жаворонок in the genus Alauda include Индийский жаворонок, Разаский малый жаворонок.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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