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n. A lark, (taxlink Lullula arborea species noshow=1), the only member of the genus ''Lullula''.
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The woodlark or wood lark (Lullula arborea) is the only species in the lark genus Lullula. It breeds across most of Europe, the Middle East, 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 long and roughly 20% shorter than the skylark. It is a brown bird with a pale underside and has a white-tipped tail.
Woodlark can refer to:
- Woodlark, a lark in the genus Lullula
- The Woodlark Building, in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
- Woodlark Island, an island of Papua New Guinea
- Woodlark cuscus, a species of marsupial endemic to the Papua New Guinea islands of Madau and Woodlark Island.
- Woodlark Plate, a tectonic plate located in the eastern half of the island of New Guinea
Usage examples of "woodlark".
British naval surveyors had been busy in the 1840s and 1850s, and from 1847 to 1855, a French Catholic mission had been struggling to survive on Woodlark Island in the Solomon Sea.
There were skylarks soaring to heaven, and woodlarks uttering their quiet sweet notes, and blackbirds with their pipes and cymbals.
Hark to them now-- Fluting like woodlarks, tender and low-- Cool rustling leaves--tinkling waters-- Sheepbells over the lea-- In their silver plumes Eden-gales whisper-- In their hands Eden-lilies--not for me--not for me-- No crown for the poor fond bride!
When she was a girl Sophie used to love to look at the rows of goldfinches and woodlarks, linnets and greenfinches.