any of numerous, chiefly Old World oscine birds, of the family Alaudidae, characterized by an unusually long, straight hind claw, esp. the skylark, Alauda arvensis.

any of various similar birds of other families, as the meadowlark and titlark.

noun

antic , caper , frolic , joke , trick , adventure , bird , carousal , dido , escapade , outing , prank , romp , spree