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.
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A fairly small lark, the crested lark is roughly the same size as a Eurasian skylark, but shorter overall and bulkier around the head and body, and very similar in appearance, with a height of 17 cm (6.7 in) and a wingspan of 29 to 38 cm (11 to 15 in), weighing between 37 and 55 g (1.3 and 1.9 oz). It is a small, brown bird which has a short tail with light brown outer feathers. Male and females have no real differences, but young crested larks have more spots on their back than their older counterparts. Its plumage is downy but sparse and appears whitish.
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What the Crested Lark sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Finland, United Kingdom, Guinea, Andorra, Gibraltar, Burkina Faso, Somalia.
When to see it
Peak activity in April · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Thekla's LarkGalerida theklaeThis is a smallish lark, slightly smaller than the Eurasian skylark.
Large-billed LarkGalerida magnirostrisThe large-billed lark is 18 cm in length.
Malabar LarkGalerida malabaricaThis is a smallish lark, slightly smaller than the Eurasian skylark.
Side by side: Crested Lark vs Woodlark · Crested Lark vs Thekla's Lark
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