Sykes's lark
Species of bird
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Sykes's lark (Galerida deva) is a species of lark found in the dry open country of India. Its distribution is mainly restricted to central India, although stray records have been found elsewhere on the sub-continent. It is identified by its prominent crest and its overall rufous colouration. It has streaks on its breast which are less prominent than those found in the Oriental skylark.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Alaudidae |
| Genus: | Galerida |
| Species: | G. deva |
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| Galerida deva (Sykes, 1832) | |
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It can imitate the calls of 34 other birds within its habitat.[2]
Taxonomy and systematics
Diet
It is an insectivore.[4]
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