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Explore the eurasian skylark in detail, study its behavior, prepare your shots.
Where to observe and photograph the eurasian skylark in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the eurasian skylark in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the eurasian skylark’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Eurasian skylark
Scientific name: Alauda arvensis
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: ALAUDIDAE
Group: Birds
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: 20 m
Courtship display: March to June
Incubation: 11–13 jours
Hatchings: April to July
Habitat:
Grasslands, cultivated fields and fallow land
Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.
Identification and description:
The Eurasian skylark is a small passerine of 15–17 cm with streaked brown plumage and pale underparts. It inhabits grasslands, cultivated fields and fallow land, feeding on seeds and insects on the ground or in flight. During the breeding season, males perform hovering song flights to attract females and defend territory.
Recommended lens:
500 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Position yourself in fields near low hedges ; anticipate its hovering song flight at dawn to capture wingbeats and use a shallow depth of field to isolate it against the sky.
From knowledge to field practice
A species profile helps you understand an animal. In the field, the challenge is often different. Remembering your own observations.
The WildlifePhotographer app allows you to:
• record your personal observations
• note locations, dates, and behaviors
• revisit your field references over time
• build a private and long-term field logbook
The app does not provide observation locations.
It helps you organize what you actually observe, with respect for wildlife.