Crested Lark
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Crested Lark

Galerida cristata

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_lark

Overview

The crested lark is a species of lark widespread across Eurasia and northern Africa. It is a non-migratory bird, but can occasionally be found as a vagrant in Great Britain.

Habitat

Crested Larks inhabit open, sparsely vegetated landscapes including extensive agricultural areas, natural grasslands, semi-arid steppes, and human-modified environments such as industrial sites and transport corridors. They show a strong preference for areas with bare ground patches interspersed with low vegetation, avoiding densely forested or heavily urbanized areas.

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Other threatened species in Alaudidae

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Lullula arborea

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crested Lark classified as Critically Endangered?
Crested Lark is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The crested lark is a species of lark widespread across Eurasia and northern Africa. It is a non-migratory bird, but can occasionally be found as a vagrant in Great Britain.
Where does Crested Lark live?
Crested Lark occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crested Lark?
The main threats to Crested Lark are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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