Gen. Alaudala, Blyth.

Char. - Bill more lengthened and slender than in the preceding genera, but still rather short and thick, and slightly curved; wings moderate, with no rudimentary first primary, and the first three quills longest; tail even; feet very small; hind claw about the length of the toe, nearly straight of small size.

This genus may be said to combine the general form (including the bill) of Alauda, with the feet and plumage of Calandrella. There is only one species known, the smallest of all the Indian Larks.