Genus Alauda (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Alaudidae: skylarks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Alauda, type genus of the Alaudidae, consists of small to medium-sized birds that are often found in open fields and grasslands.
- Alauda is the genus name given to skylarks and crested larks, both of which are members of the Alaudidae family.
- Species in the genus Alauda, such as the Eurasian skylark, are characterized by their melodic songs and aerial displays.
- Some sources consider the genus Alauda to include the calandra lark and the lesser short-toed lark, while others consider them separate genera.
- Members of the genus Alauda are found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.