About the Long-tailed Meadowlark
The long-tailed meadowlark is a passerine bird of southern South America and the Falkland Islands, belonging to the meadowlark genus Leistes in the icterid family that looks very similar to the related endangered species, the Pampas meadowlark.
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 of southern South America and the Falkland Islands, belonging to the meadowlark genus Leistes in the icterid family that looks very similar to the related endangered species, the Pampas meadowlark....
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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