About the Wood Lark
The woodlark or wood lark is the only extant species in the lark genus Lullula. It is found across most of Europe, the Middle East, western Asia and the mountains of north Africa. It is mainly resident (non-migratory) in the west of its range, but eastern populations of this passerine bird are more migratory, moving further south in winter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Larks (Alaudidae) |
| Species | Lullula arborea |
| Species Codes | woolar1, WOOD, WOLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wood Lark belong to?
The Wood Lark (Lullula arborea) belongs to the Larks family (Alaudidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wood Lark?
The woodlark or wood lark is the only extant species in the lark genus Lullula. It is found across most of Europe, the Middle East, western Asia and the mountains of north Africa. It is mainly resident (non-migratory) in the west of its range, but eastern populations of this passerine bird are more ...
Where can I report a Wood Lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Wood Lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code woolar1, or on iNaturalist.
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