Western Meadowlark

Blackbirds, Orioles, and Meadowlarks

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

All Year

Blackbirds, Orioles, and Meadowlarks

Western Meadowlark

Daniel Fitzgerald

Western Meadowlark

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Drab, mottled brown back color contrasts with yellow breast and V-shaped black band on the underparts. In flight, note the white outer tail feathers. Song is distinctly flute-like.


Nests on the ground. Grasses and plant-stems are used to build a cup-shaped nest that is often domed. Feeds on seeds and insects.



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