Larks are small to medium-sized passerines found worldwide, primarily in open habitats such as grasslands, deserts, and agricultural fields. They are known for their often elaborate songs, delivered both from perches and during flight displays. Larks are ground-dwelling birds with cryptic plumage, typically in shades of brown and gray, providing camouflage in their open environments. They build nests on the ground, often in a scrape or under a tuft of vegetation.