About the Chihuahuan Meadowlark
Chihuahuan meadowlark, also known as Lilian's meadowlark, is a bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in northern Mexico and the southwestern portion of the United States. It was formerly usually treated as a subspecies of the eastern meadowlark.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Sturnella lilianae |
| Species Codes | lilmea2, CHME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chihuahuan Meadowlark belong to?
The Chihuahuan Meadowlark (Sturnella lilianae) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chihuahuan Meadowlark?
Chihuahuan meadowlark, also known as Lilian's meadowlark, is a bird in the family Icteridae. It is found in northern Mexico and the southwestern portion of the United States. It was formerly usually treated as a subspecies of the eastern meadowlark....
Where can I report a Chihuahuan Meadowlark sighting?
You can log sightings of Chihuahuan Meadowlark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lilmea2, or on iNaturalist.
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