Woodlark
Sign in to savethumb|Lullula arborea The woodlark or wood lark (Lullula arborea) is the only extant species in the lark genus Lullula. It is found across most of Europe, the Middle East, western Asia and the mountains of north Africa. It is mainly resident (non-migratory) in the west of its range, but eastern populations of this passerine bird are more migratory, moving further south in winter.
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The woodlark is a small songbird found across Europe, the Middle East, western Asia, and North Africa that represents the only living species in its genus. It is notable for its varied migration patterns, with western populations staying in place year-round while eastern populations travel south during winter.
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Least Concernvia IUCN
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11 sectionsContents
- Taxonomy and systematics
- Subspecies
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Behaviour and ecology
- Breeding
- Food and feeding
- Threats
- In culture
- Status
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thumb|Lullula arborea The woodlark or wood lark (Lullula arborea) is the only extant species in the lark genus Lullula. It is found across most of Europe, the Middle East, western Asia and the mountains of north Africa. It is mainly resident (non-migratory) in the west of its range, but eastern populations of this passerine bird are more migratory, moving further south in winter.
There are two subspecies of woodlark, L. a. arborea and L. a. pallida. The former is native to northern regions of Europe, while the latter can be found in the south of the woodlark's range. Their diet is mostly composed of seeds but also includes insects during the breeding period. A comparatively small bird, the woodlark is between long and roughly 20% shorter than the skylark. It is a brown bird with a pale underside and has a white-tipped tail.