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Alauda

Alauda

9.9
A group of larks that includes skylarks
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Eurasian skylark belongs to the genus Alauda and is well known for its song.

Examples

  • Several species in the Alauda genus are native to Europe and Asia.

  • The Eurasian skylark, a member of the genus Alauda, is famous for its melodious singing.

  • Researchers have studied the migration patterns of Alauda across different continents.

  • Look! An Alauda is singing.

  • What a beautiful Alauda!

  • Birdwatchers often seek to observe species belonging to the genus Alauda during migrations.

  • In the wild, the genus Alauda can be found in open fields and grasslands.

Surface Forms

Alauda singular
Alaudas plural

Etymology

Alauda comes from the Latin word alauda, which means 'lark' and gave us the French word alouette. So Alauda is used today as the scientific name for a group of lark birds, such as the skylark.