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The lark is a member of the Alaudidae family.

Lark

The lark is a member of the Alaudidae family.

A genus of common birds of song, resembling the finches in many respects. There are many species, various kinds being native to all the grand divisions and many islands.

Lark

A genus of common birds of song, resembling the finches in many respects. There are many species, various…

"Alauda agrestis." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lark

"Alauda agrestis." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"Alauda arvensis." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lark

"Alauda arvensis." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"Alauda arborea." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lark

"Alauda arborea." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"Alauda certhilauda." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lark

"Alauda certhilauda." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"Melanocorypha calandra." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lark

"Melanocorypha calandra." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"Rhamphocorys clot-bey." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lark

"Rhamphocorys clot-bey." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"Calandrella brachydactyla." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lark

"Calandrella brachydactyla." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Feeding mostly on worms and grain, the crested lark frequents Northern Europe i nthe summer, and Southern Europe and Northern Africa during other parts of the year.

Crested Lark

Feeding mostly on worms and grain, the crested lark frequents Northern Europe i nthe summer, and Southern…

Found in the north of Europe and Asia, specimens of the shore-lark have been ound as far south as France and England.

Shore Lark

Found in the north of Europe and Asia, specimens of the shore-lark have been ound as far south as France…

Known in Virginia as the old-field lark, the meadow-lark is a migratory bird that feeds on insects and seeds.

Meadowlark

Known in Virginia as the old-field lark, the meadow-lark is a migratory bird that feeds on insects and…

A bird of North america, and common in the United States as far south as the Mexican boundary.

Meadowlark

A bird of North america, and common in the United States as far south as the Mexican boundary.

The common skylark is a small bird of the passerine family Alaudidae. In all larks, the first toe has a very long, straight claw; the wings are long and pointed, as are also the inner secondaries of the wing. The skylark (A. arvensis) prefers open districts. It nests on the ground and lays spotted eggs.

Common Skylark

The common skylark is a small bird of the passerine family Alaudidae. In all larks, the first toe has…

"The common lark of Europe, <i>Alauda arvensis</i>: so called because it mounts toward the sky and sings as it flies. Also called sky-laverock, rising-lark, field-lark, short-heeled lark, etc." &mdash;Whitney, 1889 <p>This illustration shows a skylark perched on the ground with some grass surrounding it.

Skylark

"The common lark of Europe, Alauda arvensis: so called because it mounts toward the sky and sings as…

The sky-lark (or field-ark) is one of the most celebrated songbirds of England.

Skylarks

The sky-lark (or field-ark) is one of the most celebrated songbirds of England.

"Alauda- a genus of birds, typical of the family Alaudid&aelig;, or larks."-Whitney, 1902

Woodlark

"Alauda- a genus of birds, typical of the family Alaudidæ, or larks."-Whitney, 1902