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Woodlark sounds

Lullula arborea

This page collects 1 free recording of the woodlark (Lullula arborea).

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Woodlark (Lullula arborea) (W1CDR0001500 BD8)
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About the woodlark

The woodlark is a bird in the family Alaudidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults have a wingspan of about 29 cm.

What does the woodlark sound like?

Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.

From Wikipedia

The woodlark or wood lark (Lullula arborea) is the only extant species in the lark genus Lullula. It is found across most of Europe, the Middle East, western Asia and the mountains of north Africa. It is mainly resident (non-migratory) in the west of its range, but eastern populations of this passerine bird are more migratory, moving further south in winter.

There are two subspecies of woodlark, L. a. arborea and L. a. pallida. The former is native to northern regions of Europe, while the latter can be found in the south of the woodlark's range. Their diet is mostly composed of seeds but also includes insects during the breeding period. A comparatively small bird, the woodlark is between 13.5 and 15 centimetres (5.3 and 5.9 in) long and roughly 20% shorter than the skylark. It is a brown bird with a pale underside and has a white-tipped tail.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a woodlark sound like?

You can hear 1 recording of the woodlark on this page. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.

Is the woodlark endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the woodlark as “least concern”.

What family does the woodlark belong to?

The woodlark (Lullula arborea) belongs to the family Alaudidae in the order Passeriformes.

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