31,980 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Skylark
Alauda arvensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Alaudidae ›Genus: Alauda
About
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".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Skylark is Alauda arvensis.
- Eurasian Skylark belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Skylark belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Skylark belongs to the class Aves.
- Eurasian Skylark belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Eurasian Skylark belongs to the family Alaudidae.
- Eurasian Skylark belongs to the genus Alauda.