Order Passeriformes Higher classification Galerida | Phylum Chordata Family Alaudidae Scientific name Galerida deva Rank Species | |
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Similar Lark, Bird, Malabar lark, Rufous‑tailed lark, Indian bush lark | ||
Sykes s lark shrikant madhav kelakr
Sykes's lark (Galerida deva) is a species of lark found in the dry open country of India. Its distribution is mainly restricted to central India, although stray records have been found elsewhere on the sub-continent. It is identified by its prominent crest and its overall rufous colouration. It has streaks on its breast which are less prominent than those found in the Oriental skylark.
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Taxonomy and systematics
Originally, Sykes's lark was classified as belonging to the genus Alauda. Alternate names for Sykes's skylark include Deccan crested lark, Deccan lark, Sykes's crested-lark, tawny crested lark and tawny lark.
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