Indian Birds 
The Crested Larks, 101-103 
These are readily distinguished by the sharp- 
pointed crest which projects backwards and 
upwards from the back of the head. They 
sing well and have habits very similar to those 
of the skylark. No white in the tail. 
101. Galerita cristata: ‘The Crested Lark. 
(F. 874), J. 769), (+1) 
Punjab and U. P., where itis abundant. Very 
common at Lahore. 
102. Galerita deva: ae Crested Lark. 
(F. 875), (J. 765), (L.). 
U. P., Rajputana, and C. I. 
103. Galerita malabarica: ‘The Malabar 
Crested Lark. (F. 876), (J. 768), (+1.) 
Bombay and Travancore. 
The Finch-Larks, 104 and 105 
These are easily recognised by their curious 
habit of flying some twenty or thirty feet into 
the air, then closing their wings and dropping 
to the ground. As they descend they utter a 
curious note. They are dumpy little birds 
and do not look as large as their measurements. 
104. Ammomanes phenicura: The Ru- 
fous-tailed Finch-Lark. (F. 877), (J. 758), (I-) 
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