- Western Meadowlark Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of . . .
Western Meadowlarks seek the wide open spaces of native grasslands and agricultural fields for spring and summer breeding and winter foraging Look for them among low to medium-height grasses more so than in tall fields They also occur along the weedy verges of roads, marsh edges, and mountain meadows up to 10,000 feet
- Meadowlark - Wikipedia
Meadowlarks are grassland birds belonging to genera Sturnella and Leistes This group includes seven species of largely insectivorous grassland birds In all species the male at least has a black or brown back and extensively red or yellow underparts
- Western Meadowlark | Audubon Field Guide
Remarkably similar to the Eastern Meadowlark and Chihuahuan Meadowlark in colors and pattern, this bird is recognized by its very different song and call notes
- Meet the Western Meadowlark — Sacramento Audubon Society
Meadowlarks are not related to birds in the lark family Instead, they are closely related to blackbirds and orioles In some Midwest states, Western Meadowlarks are referred to as thunderchunks This is because their vocalizations can be quite loud and they are “plump or chunky-shaped” birds
- Eastern Meadowlark (EAME) | Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative
Adults have a distinctive black “V” across the chest as well as a black stripe behind the eye The wings and body have a speckled brown, black, and white coloration, with conspicuous white wings that can be seen when the bird is in flight
- Meadowlark | Songbird, Grassland, North America | Britannica
Meadowlarks are sharp-billed plump birds, 20 to 28 cm (8 to 11 inches) long The two species in North America look alike: streaked brown above, with yellow breast crossed by a black V and a short tail with distinctive white outer feathers
- 3 Types of Meadowlarks (Sturnella) - Birds of North America
Meadowlarks are the welcoming hosts of pastures and meadows Their sweet melodies can be heard from a distance The meadowlark can usually be seen perched on a wooden fence or up on a hydro line, where it can see over its territory
- Meadowlark Bird: A Beginner’s Guide - Tiny Bird Tales
Meadowlarks, as you might guess from their name, love open grassy areas Think fields, meadows, pastures – basically, anywhere with a good view They’re not huge fans of dense forests or super-wooded areas You’ll find them across North America, but where exactly depends on which species you’re looking for
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