Lark - Wikipedia
Larks are passerine birds of the family Alaudidae. Larks have a cosmopolitan distribution with the largest number of species occurring in Africa. Only a single species, the horned lark , occurs in North America, and only Horsfield's bush lark occurs in Australia.
Lark Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of LARK is any of a family (Alaudidae) of chiefly Old World ground-dwelling songbirds that are usually brownish in color; especially : skylark. How to use lark in a sentence.
Lark | Songbird, Ground-dwelling, Migration | Britannica
Lark, family name Alaudidae, any of approximately 90 species of a songbird family (order Passeriformes). Larks occur throughout the continental Old World; only the horned, or shore, lark (Eremophila alpestris) is native to the New World.
Horned Lark Identification - All About Birds
Horned Larks are small, long-bodied songbirds that usually adopt a horizontal posture. They have short, thin bills, short necks, and rounded heads—the shape sometimes broken by two small “horns” of feathers sticking up toward the back of the head.
Horned Lark Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Horned Larks are widespread songbirds of fields, deserts, and tundra, where they forage for seeds and insects, and sing a high, tinkling song. Though they are still common, they have undergone a sharp decline in the last half-century.
Horned Lark | Audubon Field Guide
At a Glance. On open fields in winter, flocks of Horned Larks walk and run on the ground, examining the soil and stubble in search of seeds. If disturbed, the flock makes away in swift, twisting flight, making soft lisping callnotes.
What is a lark bird | Complete guide - Birdswiki.net
Small to medium-sized birds with slender bodies and long legs. Varied feather patterns, ranging from drab colors for camouflage to vibrant hues for courtship displays. Adaptability to various habitats, including grasslands, deserts, and meadows. Impressive vocal abilities, with intricate songs and calls that vary among species.
Western Meadowlark Identification - All About Birds
The Western Meadowlark is the size of a robin but chunkier and shorter-tailed, with a flat head, long, slender bill, and a round-shouldered posture that nearly conceals its neck. The wings are rounded and short for the bird’s size and the tail is short, stiff, and spiky.
Larks (Alauda, Eremophila) - Birds of North America
The larks are primarily field birds. The Horned Lark is a native lark to North America, whereas the Sky Lark that can be found on Vancouver Island is an introduced lark from Eurasia and is a common bird species there.
Eastern Meadowlark | Audubon Field Guide
A familiar bird, known by the black 'V' on its chest when it sings from a fencepost, or by the flash of white tail feathers when it flushes from the grass. The clear whistled song of the Eastern Meadowlark can be heard in spring not only in the East but also in …