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                                                                    Head                       Wings
                                                                    Like many larks, skylarks have a  Male skylarks have broader
                                                                    head crest.This isn’t always  wings than females.This may be
                                                                    obvious, but can be seen when  an adaptation to help them stay
                                                                    raised during displays.    airborne for longer periods.









































                                                                                               Feet
                                                                                               Skylarks have three forwards-
                                                                                               facing toes and one extra-long
                                                                                               hind toe,which is tipped with a
                                                                                               straight claw.













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