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Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
21.3 cm
Weight
36.71666666666667 g
Family
Alaudidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 21.3 cm 8.4 in
Weight 36.71666666666667 g 1.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 16-24 days.

Clutch Size

1-7

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Alaudidae (Larks)
Genus Alauda
Species Alauda arvensis

Distribution

Eurasian Skylark has been recorded in 9 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Eurasian Skylark endangered?
The Eurasian Skylark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Skylark nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 10-13 days. Fledging: 16-24 days.
How big is the Eurasian Skylark?
The Eurasian Skylark has a wingspan of 21.3 cm, weight of 36.71666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Skylark belong to?
The Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae.

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