StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height18 cm
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"The Eurasian Skylark’s song flight can last up to 2–3 minutes, making it one of the longest continuous bird songs in the world."
Field Guide
Eurasian Skylark
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The Eurasian Skylark is a small, brown songbird introduced to Australia in the 19th century, now established in southern and eastern regions including Victoria, Tasmania, southeastern South Australia, and parts of New South Wales. While modest in appearance on the ground, its has interesting aerial song displays delivered high above grasslands and fields.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Eurasian Skylark has been recorded.
- Karkarook ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 9 species · seen 12 days ago
- Mulanggari Grasslands Nature ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 3 species · seen 10 days ago
- Queanbeyan Nature ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 2 species · seen yesterday
- Birdwatching Site 10 (Capertee)Key spotNew South Wales
- Bombala platypus reserveKey spotNew South Wales
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