Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) in Scandinavia

The Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) is a lark found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A ground-nesting songbird known for its sustained song-flight. It typically occurs in open farmland and heaths.

In the Nordic countries the Eurasian Skylark is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Eurasian Skylark

  • Eurasian Skylark – song & calls
  • Eurasian Skylark – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Alauda arvensis
  • Family: Larks
  • Habitat: Open farmland and heaths
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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  • Rock Pipit
  • Tree Pipit
  • Woodlark
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