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Peruvian Meadowlark

Leistes bellicosus
Family
Troupials and Allies
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
permea1, PEME
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTroupials and Allies (Icteridae)
SpeciesLeistes bellicosus
Codespermea1, PEME
Identification

The Peruvian Meadowlark (Leistes bellicosus) 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.

Use the eBird species code permea1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Related Species in Troupials and Allies
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Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Bobolink
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Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Chihuahuan Meadowlark
Sturnella lilianae
Red-breasted Meadowlark
Leistes militaris
Peruvian Meadowlark photo
(c) Elizabeth Vasquez, all rights reserved, uploaded by Elizabeth Vasquez

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Quick Facts

Scientific Name: Leistes bellicosus

Family: Troupials and Allies

Order: Passeriformes

eBird Code: permea1