Adult skylark showing the characteristic ‘head tuft’. Photo: Matt Winter

Skylark/kaireka

June 2019

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The Skylark is often confused or mistaken for the pipit, however, it can be identified by its crest or tuft on the top of its head which stands erect when the bird is alarmed.

Conservation status Introduced and naturalised. Features The skylark/kaireka is about the same size as a common house sparrow although more finely featured. Its average length and weight is 18cm and 38g. The bird is two-toned with off-white underparts and brown and white streaked or mottled colour on the rest of the body. The legs and […]
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