Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Leistes loyca |
| Codes | lotmea1, LTME |
Identification
The Long-tailed Meadowlark (Leistes loyca) is a member of the Troupials and Allies family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Troupials and Allies
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Leistes loyca
Family: Troupials and Allies
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: lotmea1