- They vary in color and markings in different geographical areas but
are generally protectively plumaged in mixed browns and grays above,
with light underparts and with black and yellow or white about the head
and throat.
- Dark feathers form the tufts on their heads.
- On the ground they run rather than hop.
- They have a melodious flight song.
- The prairie lark is a subspecies.
- The 75 species of larks are fairly similar in their habits and appearance.
- They are found in meadows, plains, beaches, and other open areas.
- They are omnivorous.
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