BRITISH BIRDS. 
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THE WOODLARK. 
( Alauda arborea , Lin . — V Alouette de bois , Buff.) 
This is fomewhat fmaller than the Field Lark, 
but refembles it fo much in the colours of its plu* 
mage as fcarcely to need a feparate defcription ; in 
general they are much paler and lefs diftindt ; the 
ilreak over each eye extends backwards towards 
the head, fo as to form a fort of wreath or coronet 
round it, which is very confpicuous ; the fpots on 
its breaft are larger and more diftindt than thofe of 
the Skylark, and its tail much Ihorter; the legs 
are of a dull yellow ; the hind claw very long, and 
fomewhat curved. 
The Woodlark is generally found near the 
