Sykes’s Lark
Galerida deva
LCLeast Concern Endemic to India
- Family
- Larks (Alaudidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Semiarid central plateau of India.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sykes's lark
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
