Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) in Scandinavia

The Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 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 Horned Lark is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Vulnerable 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 Horned Lark

  • Horned Lark – song & calls
  • Horned Lark – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Eremophila alpestris
  • Family: Larks
  • Habitat: Open farmland and heaths
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

More larks

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  • Meadow Pipit
  • Rock Pipit
  • Tree Pipit
  • Woodlark
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