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A photo of a Thekla's Lark (Galerida theklae)
Thekla's Lark

Thekla's Lark

Galerida theklae

Thekla's lark (Galerida theklae), also known as the Thekla lark, is a species of lark that breeds on the Iberian Peninsula, in northern Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia. It is a sedentary (non-migratory) species. This is a common bird of dry open country, often at some altitude. This is a smallish lark, slightly smaller than the Eurasian skylark. It has a long, spiky, erectile crest. It is greyer than the Eurasian skylark, and lacks the white wing and tail edge of that species. It is very similar to the widespread crested lark. It is smaller and somewhat greyer than that species, and has a shorter bill. In flight, it shows grey underwings, whereas the crested lark has reddish underwings. The body is mainly dark-streaked grey above and whitish below. The sexes are similar.
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Sightings

A photo of a Thekla's Lark photographed in Fornells Spain
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Clare Inkster
Wednesday 20 Sep 2023 - 4:01pm
Spain
A map showing the sighting location
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Andrew Sheerin
Sunday 17 Sep 2023 - 2:35pm
Spain
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Richard H
Thursday 14 Sep 2023 - 11:08am
Spain
A photo of a Thekla's Lark photographed in Font de la Palma Spain
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Andrew Sheerin
Wednesday 13 Sep 2023 - 10:22am
Spain
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