Crested lark
  • Persian name Chakavak Kakoli
  • English name Crested lark
  • Scientific name Galerida cristata
  • Family alaudidae
  • Morphology Body length:17 cm. It has a short tail, a distinct long crest, a relatively long bill, a uniformly brownish grey upperparts, napes and forehead have unclear marks and the chest has streaks. The Belly and tail are off-white, the legs are thin and yellowish grey.
  • Ethology It has strong wingbeats and hovers with rapid wingbeats specially when breading.