About the Crested Lark
The crested lark 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Galerida cristata |
| Species Codes | crelar1, CRLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Lark belong to?
The Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crested Lark?
The crested lark 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....
Where can I report a Crested Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crelar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
98
Species in Family
19,036
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