Its distribution is mainly restricted to central India, although stray records have been found elsewhere on the sub-continent.

It is identified by its prominent crest and its overall rufous colouration.

It has streaks on its breast which are less prominent than those found in the Oriental skylark.

[2] Originally, Sykes's lark was classified as belonging to the genus Alauda.

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