The Eurasian Skylark sings its complex, flute-like song as it flutters high in the sky then slowly glides down to earth. These singing bouts may be interrupted by the presence of another male, who is then rapidly chased away.
Eurasian Skylark
Alauda arvensis
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Eurasian Skylark
Status and Trends
Distribution
Methods
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Summary
Trend
Large Decrease
Confidence: High
Goal
Not Applicable
The Eurasian Skylark (formerly known as Sky Lark) was introduced to Canada through a series of releases in 1903 and 1913 (Campbell et al., 1997). A viable population was established in the area around Victoria, British Columbia, and numbers grew quickly to an all-time high in the 1960s. Since then, results from the Christmas Bird Count indicate that the population has decreased significantly, to fewer than 10 annually between 2012 and 2016, a minuscule proportion of the global population of 20 million individuals. There is no population goal for Eurasian Skylark, as goals are not set for introduced species.
Migration Strategy
Resident
Canadian Responsibility
Population Estimates
Breeding
<100
Annual
<100
Global
20,000,000
Related readings
Summary report
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Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada. 2024. The State of Canada’s Birds – Eurasian Skylark. Data accessed from NatureCounts, Birds Canada.
https://doi.org/10.71842/034m-hr69
The State of Canada's Birds is presented in partnership by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada.
Did you know
The Eurasian Skylark sings its complex, flute-like song as it flutters high in the sky then slowly glides down to earth. These singing bouts may be interrupted by the presence of another male, who is then rapidly chased away.
Distribution and Occurrence
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Related readings
Summary report
Trends from this species and others are rolled up into The State of Canada’s Birds Summary Report. Follow the link below to view the report, learn more about birds in Canada, and see how we can all help birds.
View the report
Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada. 2024. The State of Canada’s Birds – Eurasian Skylark. Data accessed from NatureCounts, Birds Canada.
https://doi.org/10.71842/034m-hr69