The crested lark (Galerida cristata) is a species of lark distinguished from the other 81 species of lark by the crest of feathers that rise up in territorial or courtship displays and when singing.
Its favoured habitat is open, dry and relatively flat country with low, sparse vegetation. It doesn’t like to feel hemmed in and so is also attracted to areas such as playing fields, railway yards and even harbours provided there are grass seeds available.
Although it eats mainly seeds, it also eats invertebrates such as beetles.The song is long and varied and often contains imitations of other birds. The commonest call is a musical “twee-tee-too“
