Biological Features of Crested Lark, Galerida cristata in Isparta Province (Türkiye)

Authors : Yiğit Anteplioğlu, Mehmet Ali Tabur

Pages : 897-906

Doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1758919

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Publication Date : 2025-12-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In the present study The Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) was observed in Isparta using standard ornithological field techniques in 2023. Four observation stations with distinct environmental characteristics were selected to assess the species behavioral and ecological traits. The study, conducted in central Isparta found that the species exhibit compatible intraspecific and interspecific relationships, display euryphagous feeding habits, and occupies a beneficial role in agricultural ecosystems due to their adaptability to human-modified environments. Additionally, the Crested Lark serves as a critical component within local food chains. These findings underscore its ecological and ornithofaunistic significance in the region. However, in this study was observed key threats to the species\\\' persistence, including the widespread use of agrochemicals in farming practices, as well as habitat fragmentation, degradation, and loss. Also, this research highlights the importance of understanding the biological requirements of the Crested Lark to inform conservation strategies aimed at safeguarding the species and ensuring its survival for future generations.
Keywords : Biyoçeşitlilik, Galerida cristata, Isparta, Ornitofauna, Tepeli toygar

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