Alaudidae

Songbirds that usually live on the ground (often in dry climes). Well camouflaged in the ground, you usually spot them only when they move. Can be incredibly hard to distinguish between the species. Did you know that Romans ate Lark's tongues?

8 unique species photographed in this family

Ashy Crowned Sparrow-lark (Female)

Sparrow-lark,

Fischer's Sparrow-lark

Sparrow-lark,

Ashy Crowned Sparrow-lark (Male)

Sparrow-lark,

Horned Lark (longirostris)

Lark,

Red-capped Lark

Lark,

Indian Bushlark

Bushlark,

Oriental Skylark

Skylark,

Eurasian Skylark

Initially, I had identified this as the New Zealand Pipit but it appears to be the more commonly occurring Eurasian Skylark. The NZ pipit has a much more prominent supercilium.

Skylark,Initially, I had identified this as the New Zealand Pipit but it appears to be the more commonly occurring Eurasian Skylark. The NZ pipit has a much more prominent supercilium.

Crested Lark

Lark,