Hello everyone! Under the warm sunshine of spring, if you look up into the sky, you might see a small shadow soaring higher and higher. That’s the Skylark, a bird that heralds the arrival of spring. There are still many stories unknown about this little bird. Today, let’s delve into the world of the Skylark.
The Skylark has a body length of about 17 cm, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It has distinctive appearances: its upper parts are brown with dark brown spots, while its underside is white with dark brown vertical stripes on the chest. Especially, the male Skylark has an impressive look with a small feather, a crest, standing upright on top of its head. You can see them actively flying around in spring meadows and farmlands.
In terms of diet, Skylarks are omnivorous, primarily feeding on seeds while also eating insects and spiders. The sight of them walking on the ground while feeding is a common scene that accompanies the arrival of spring.
The Skylark’s song is like a symbol of spring. In the spring, males soar high into the sky and begin their long trill, “Fwich, Fwich…” This performance, known as “ascending lark,” astonishingly can last for more than 20 minutes in the air. It’s an important act for attracting females and declaring territory to other males.
Furthermore, the English name “Skylark” implies the meaning of “enjoying the sky.”
Their high-flying performance teaches us about the beginning of a new season. As you listen to the Skylark’s chirping, do feel the arrival of spring. See you next time!
