About the Chihuahuan Meadowlark
The Chihuahuan meadowlark, also known as Lilian's meadowlark, is a bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Mexico and the United States.
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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?
The Chihuahuan meadowlark, also known as Lilian's meadowlark, is a bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Mexico and the United States....
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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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
106
Species in Family
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