About the Long-tailed Meadowlark
The long-tailed meadowlark is a passerine bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Leistes loyca |
| Species Codes | lotmea1, LTME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Meadowlark belong to?
The Long-tailed Meadowlark (Leistes loyca) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Meadowlark?
The long-tailed meadowlark is a passerine bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Meadowlark sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Meadowlark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotmea1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
106
Species in Family
6,437
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