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Sykes's Lark
Galerida deva (Sykes, 1832)
Alaudidae — Larks
Sykes's Lark, Galerida deva, is a lark of dry open country in central India. It is part of the family Alaudidae and was described by Sykes in 1832. Its range is mainly in central India within the Oriental Region. The bird is recognised by its prominent crest and rufous plumage, and the streaking on its breast is less marked than in the Oriental skylark. It was first placed in the genus Alauda, and it is also known by several alternative names, including Deccan crested lark and tawny lark.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Alaudidae — Larks
- Breeding range
- Oriental Region: c India
