Larks are birds of the family Alaudidae.
Larks have a cosmopolitan distribution w th the largest number of species occurring in Africa. Habitats vary widely, but many species live in drier regions. When the word “Lark” is used without specification, it often refers to the Eurasian Skylark. Like many ground birds, most lark species have long hind claws, which are thought to provide stability while standing. Most have streaked brown plumage, some boldly marked with black or white. Their dull appearance camouflages them on the ground, especially when on the nest. They feed on insects and seeds; though adults of most species eat seeds primarily, all species feed their young insects for at least the first week after hatching. Larks have more elaborate calls than most birds, and often extravagant songs given in display flight. These melodious sounds (to human ears), have ensured Larks a prominent place in literature and music,
