Crested Lark

Galerida cristata (Linnaeus, 1758)

Crested Lark, Galerida cristata, is a lark of the Palearctic and Africa, with a breeding range that is widespread across those regions. It is a member of the family Alaudidae in the order Passeriformes, and Linnaeus first described it in 1758. The bird is known for its crest, which is the feature reflected in its scientific name. It occurs across Eurasia and northern Africa, and it is not migratory. It can also turn up as a vagrant in Great Britain.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Alaudidae — Larks

Breeding range

Palearctic, Africa: widespread