Woodlark
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Larks

Woodlark

Lullula arborea

LCLeast Concern
Family
Larks (Alaudidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The woodlark or wood lark (Lullula arborea) 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.
There are two subspecies of woodlark, L. a.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.