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Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis

Vulnerable

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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.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Alauda arvensis (Eurasian Skylark)

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 Eurasian Skylark?

The scientific name of Eurasian Skylark is Alauda arvensis. It belongs to the genus Alauda.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Skylark?

Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian Skylark live?

Eurasian Skylark 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 Eurasian Skylark belong to?

Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) belongs to the genus Alauda, which is part of the taxonomic family Alaudidae.

Is Eurasian Skylark endangered?

Yes, Eurasian Skylark (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 Eurasian Skylark belong to?

Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Skylark?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Skylark in the genus Alauda include Oriental Skylark, Razo Skylark.