Sykes's Lark (Galerida deva)
About the Sykes's Lark
Sykes's lark (Galerida deva) 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. It can imitate the calls of 34 other birds within its habitat. Originally, Sykes's lark was classified as belonging to the genus Alauda. Alternate names for Sykes's skylark include Deccan crested lark, Deccan lark, Sykes's crested-lark, tawny crested lark and tawny lark. It is an insectivore. Media related to Galerida deva at Wikimedia Commons Data related to Galerida deva at Wikispecies
A real field recording of the Sykes's Lark. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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- Maghreb LarkGalerida macrorhynchaprofile
- Malabar LarkGalerida malabaricaprofile
- Sun LarkGalerida modestaprofile
- Thekla's LarkGalerida theklaerecording
Species grouped by shared genus, family and range.