Sykes's Lark
Galerida deva
The Sykes's Lark (Galerida deva) is a rare lark found only in India, weighing about 20 g. Sykes's lark is a species of lark found in the dry open country of India.
About the Sykes's Lark
Sykes's lark is a species of lark found in the dry open country of India. Its distribution is mainly restricted to central India, although stray records have been found elsewhere on the sub-continent. It is identified by its prominent crest and its overall rufous colouration. It has streaks on its breast which are less prominent than those found in the Oriental skylark.
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What the Sykes's Lark sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Sykes's Lark look like?
- Sykes's lark is a species of lark found in the dry open country of India.
- How big is a Sykes's Lark?
- The Sykes's Lark is a small sized bird weighing about 20 g.
- Where can you see a Sykes's Lark?
- The Sykes's Lark is endemic to India, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What does a Sykes's Lark sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Sykes's Lark on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Sykes's Lark?
- The Sykes's Lark is most easily confused with the Malabar Lark, the Sun Lark and the Large-billed Lark.
- Is the Sykes's Lark endangered?
- The Sykes's Lark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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