# Woodlark (*Lullula arborea*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The woodlark (Lullula arborea), also called the wood lark, is a small bird of the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae, in the group of songbirds and other perching birds. Adults weigh 26.9 g, up to 27.4 g, and have a wingspan of 29 cm. It lays 3.7 eggs per clutch with 2 clutches per year, incubates eggs for 14 days, and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 26.9 g |
| Length | 13.5 cm – 15 cm |
| Wingspan | 29 cm |
| Lifespan | 4.95 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 5 years |
| Main food | seeds |
| Habitat | woodland |
| Egg incubation | 14 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 3.5 – 3.74 |
| Age at maturity | 12 months |
| Litters or clutches a year | 2 |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Migration | Partial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Passeriformes
- family: Alaudidae
- genus: Lullula
- species: *Lullula arborea* (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: *Alauda arborea*, *Alauda nemorosa*, *Corydalis nemorum*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the woodlark?

The woodlark is a bird in the family Alaudidae and the order Passeriformes, grouped with songbirds and other perching birds.

### How big is the woodlark?

The woodlark is a small bird weighing 26.9 g, up to 27.4 g, with a wingspan of 29 cm.

### What does the woodlark eat?

The woodlark is an omnivore.

### Where does the woodlark live?

The woodlark lives in woodland and has a terrestrial lifestyle. Its geographic range covers 7,141,000 km².

### Is the woodlark endangered?

No. The woodlark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How long does the woodlark live?

The woodlark has a lifespan of 4.95 years, with values up to 5 years reported.

### How many eggs does the woodlark lay?

The woodlark lays 3.7 eggs per clutch and has 2 clutches per year. The eggs are incubated for 14 days.

## Sources

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