About the Calandra Lark
The calandra lark or European calandra-lark breeds in warm temperate countries around the Mediterranean and eastwards through Turkey into northern Iran and southern Russia. It is replaced further east by its relative, the bimaculated lark.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Melanocorypha calandra |
| Species Codes | callar1, CALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Calandra Lark belong to?
The Calandra Lark (Melanocorypha calandra) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Calandra Lark?
The calandra lark or European calandra-lark breeds in warm temperate countries around the Mediterranean and eastwards through Turkey into northern Iran and southern Russia. It is replaced further east by its relative, the bimaculated lark....
Where can I report a Calandra Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Calandra Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code callar1, or on iNaturalist.
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