Tawny Lark
Galerida deva
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAlaudidae (Larks)
- GenusGalerida (Crested Larks)
- SpeciesGalerida deva (Tawny Lark)
About the Tawny 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.
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Recent sightings of Tawny Lark in Satpura National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Satpura National Park
Rufous-tailed Lark
Ammomanes phoenicura
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix griseus
Oriental Skylark
Alauda gulgula
Greater Short-toed Lark
Calandrella brachydactyla
Rufous Treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
Jungle Babbler
Turdoides striata
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus paradiseus
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
White-bellied Drongo
Dicrurus caerulescens
Purple Sunbird
Cinnyris asiaticus
Common Tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandipur National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Satpura National Park | 🇮🇳 India |