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Alaudidae - Larks

There are 91 species in this family. Larks are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Only two species, the horned lark and the Eurasian Skylark, are found in North America. There is also one species in Australia.

horned lark

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Passeriformes 
 Family: Alaudidae