About the Eastern Meadowlark
The eastern meadowlark is a medium-sized icterid bird, very similar in appearance to its sister species, the western meadowlark. It occurs from eastern North America to northern South America, where it is also most widespread in the east. The Chihuahuan meadowlark was formerly considered to be conspecific with the eastern meadowlark.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Sturnella magna |
| Species Codes | easmea, EAME |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Meadowlark belong to?
The Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Eastern Meadowlark?
The Eastern Meadowlark is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Eastern Meadowlark?
The eastern meadowlark is a medium-sized icterid bird, very similar in appearance to its sister species, the western meadowlark. It occurs from eastern North America to northern South America, where it is also most widespread in the east. The Chihuahuan meadowlark was formerly considered to be consp...
Where can I report a Eastern Meadowlark sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Meadowlark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easmea, or on iNaturalist.
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