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Thekla's Lark

Galerida theklae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Alaudidae ›Genus: Galerida

About

Thekla's lark (Galerida theklae) breeds on the Iberian Peninsula, in northern Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Somalia. It is a sedentary (non-migratory) species. This is a common bird of dry open country, often at some altitude. Thekla's lark was named by Alfred Edmund Brehm in 1857 for his recently deceased sister Thekla Brehm (1833–1857). The name is a modern Greek one, Θέκλα (Thekla), which comes from ancient Greek Θεόκλεια (Theokleia) derived from θεός (theos,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thekla's Lark?
The scientific name of Thekla's Lark is Galerida theklae.
What is the conservation status of Thekla's Lark?
The Thekla's Lark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Thekla's Lark belong to?
Thekla's Lark belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Thekla's Lark belong to?
Thekla's Lark belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Thekla's Lark belong to?
Thekla's Lark belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Thekla's Lark belong to?
Thekla's Lark belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Thekla's Lark belong to?
Thekla's Lark belongs to the family Alaudidae.
What genus does Thekla's Lark belong to?
Thekla's Lark belongs to the genus Galerida.