About the White-winged Lark
The white-winged lark is a species of lark breeding from southwestern Russia east through south-central Russia and Kazakhstan to the extreme west of China. It is partially migratory, with birds moving southwest in winter, west to southern Ukraine and south to northern Iran. The southernmost breeding birds are mainly resident. It is a very rare vagrant to western Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Alauda leucoptera |
| Species Codes | whwlar1, WWLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Lark belong to?
The White-winged Lark (Alauda leucoptera) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Lark?
The white-winged lark is a species of lark breeding from southwestern Russia east through south-central Russia and Kazakhstan to the extreme west of China. It is partially migratory, with birds moving southwest in winter, west to southern Ukraine and south to northern Iran. The southernmost breeding...
Where can I report a White-winged Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwlar1, or on iNaturalist.
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