In terms of size, it is approximately 17 cm long and has a wingspan between 29 and 38 cm. It has light brown plumage, a short tail, and its most characteristic feature is its crest. It can be easily confused with the Crested Lark, but compared to that, it has less defined stripes, is lighter in color, and has a straighter lower mandible. Even with these differences, they are quite difficult to distinguish. The Crested Lark usually flies alone or in groups of no more than 10 individuals. It also has a melodious song. (incorrect information)

It feeds mainly on seeds and insects, which it finds primarily in the soil, digging with its beak. It nests between April and June. The female digs a hole in the ground, which is lined with dry plant material, and lays 3 to 5 eggs, which are incubated for 12 to 13 days. The female occasionally leaves to feed and is not fed by the male. After the eggs hatch, both parents participate in feeding the offspring, feeding them insects for 9 to 11 days, at which point the chicks begin to leave the nest, subsequently going through a learning phase. (incorrect information)