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FIELD MARKS
There are two species of larks in British Columbia. The Sky Lark was introduced
to southern Vancouver Island in the early 1900s by European settlers. Unfortunately,
their population is slowly disappearing as they lose habitat to development.
Larks have long, pointed wings and a short, thin, pointed bill. The species
very in colour from brown with streaks to camouflage against dry grasses
or plain to camouflage against bare soil. Larks tend to walk along the ground
instead of hopping.
FOOD
Larks mainly eat the seeds of grasses and weeds, but also eat insects, spiders
and berries. They mainly forage while walking on the ground.
HABITAT
Larks live on the ground for the most part. They prefer open country. Since
there are usually no high perches in their habitat, larks sing while in
flight. This is known as "skylarking".
NESTING
They build their nests on the ground in open areas. The nests are usually
the shape of shallow cups and made of grass. The female lark usually builds
the nest and incubates the eggs. Both parents work together to feed the
young when they hatch.
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris)
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