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A photo of a Crested Lark (Galerida cristata)
Crested Lark

Crested Lark

Galerida cristata

The crested lark (Galerida cristata) is a species of lark widespread across Eurasia and northern Africa. It is a non-migratory bird, but can occasionally be found as a vagrant in Great Britain. A fairly small lark, the crested lark is roughly the same size as a Eurasian skylark, but shorter overall and bulkier around the head and body, and very similar in appearance. It is a small, brown bird which has a short tail with light brown outer feathers. Male and females have no real differences, but young crested larks have more spots on their back than their older counterparts. Its plumage is downy but sparse and appears whitish. The distinct crest from which the crested lark gets its name is conspicuous at all times but is more pronounced during territorial or courtship displays and when singing. In flight it shows reddish underwings. It shares many characteristics with the Thekla lark, with the main distinctions between the two being the beak, the Thekla's heavier black-brown streaks and its grey underwing, present in European specimens.
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Matt Merritt
Friday 26 May 2023 - 10:12am
Portugal
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Esther Wolf
Thursday 25 May 2023 - 9:02am
Spain
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Matt Merritt
Wednesday 24 May 2023 - 3:23pm
Portugal
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Luciano Siviter
Tuesday 23 May 2023 - 5:52pm
Spain
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