Eurasian Skylark
Alauda arvensis
About the Eurasian Skylark
The Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis) is a small passerine bird species. It is a wide-spread species found across Europe and Asia with introduced populations in many other parts of the world. The genus name is from the Latin alauda, "lark". Pliny thought the word was originally of Celtic origin. The specific arvensis is also Latin, and means "of the field".
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 35,617 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eurasian Skylark?
The scientific name of the Eurasian Skylark is Alauda arvensis.
How many Eurasian Skylark sightings have been recorded?
35,617 observations of the Eurasian Skylark have been recorded on iNaturalist.
35,617
observations on iNaturalist
