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Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis

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Illustration of Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis)

The Eurasian Skylark was introduced to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where a small but declining population survives. Males perform spectacular vertical song flights, ascending to great heights while singing an extended, continuous warble. It is one of the most celebrated birds in English literature and poetry.

Habitat
Open grasslands and agricultural fields of Vancouver Island, BC
Diet
Seeds and insects
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Eurasian Skylark

The best time to see a Eurasian Skylark is October–March, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 181 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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