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Galerida cristata
This is a common bird of dry open country and cultivation. It nests on the ground, laying two or three eggs. Its food is weed seeds and insects, the latter especially in the breeding season. It is a smallish lark, slightly larger and plumper than the Skylark. It has a long spiky erectile crest. It is greyer than the Skylark, and lacks the white wing and tail edges of that species. In flight it shows reddish underwings. The body is mainly dark-streaked grey above and whitish below. The song is melodious and varied, with mournful whistles and mimicry included.
Open area with different bushes, close to open Holm oak forest. At Parque Nacional de Monfragüe
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec. f/8.0 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on Apr 1, 2012
Submitted on Apr 20, 2012
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Gracias harsuame
Nice