Larks
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Alaudidae
Larks are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds. There are about 91 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Short-toed Lark | Calandrella brachydactyla | (A) |
| Wood Lark | Lullula arborea | (A) |
| Eurasian Skylark | Alauda arvensis | |
| Shore Lark | Eremophila alpestris | (A) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland
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