Sykes's lark
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Galerida deva

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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A study found that it can imitate calls of 34 other birds found in its habitat. It mainly found in peninsular India.

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Sykes's lark habitat map
Sykes's lark habitat map
Sykes's lark
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References

1. Sykes's lark Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sykes's_lark
2. Sykes's lark on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22717394/118716235
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/400121

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