About the Horned Lark
The horned lark or shore lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found across the northern hemisphere. It is known as "horned lark" in North America for distinctive feathers on the heads of the male birds in summer, and as "shore lark" in Europe because it can be found on shorelines in the winter.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Eremophila alpestris |
| Species Codes | horlar, HOLA, SHLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horned Lark belong to?
The Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Horned Lark?
The horned lark or shore lark is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found across the northern hemisphere. It is known as \"horned lark\" in North America for distinctive feathers on the heads of the male birds in summer, and as \"shore lark\" in Europe because it can be found on shorelines in the...
Where can I report a Horned Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Horned Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code horlar, or on iNaturalist.
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