Wood Lark

Lullula arborea

(L. a. pallida)

Armenian Name:	Անտառային արտույտ

See Plate 39 for Wood Lark and other similar species

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Common
Length:	15 cm, Wing Span:27-30 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 208.
Description:	Narrow-billed, broad-winged lark with bold head pattern; white supercilia meet on nape. In flight, noticeable black and white patch on leading edge of upperwing.
Adult:	Dark streaked above.
Juvenile:	White feather tips above.
Behavior:	Persistently sings during courtship display-flights.
Habitat:	Open woodland, forest glades, orchards.
Food:	Invertebrates, seeds.
Nest:	Cup of grass on ground.
Eggs:	22 mm, 3-5, pale gray, brown spots.