About the Red-breasted Meadowlark
The red-breasted meadowlark is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It was formerly named red-breasted blackbird but is not closely related to the red-winged blackbird group.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Leistes militaris |
| Species Codes | rebbla1, RBRM, RBME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-breasted Meadowlark belong to?
The Red-breasted Meadowlark (Leistes militaris) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-breasted Meadowlark?
The red-breasted meadowlark is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It was formerly named red-breasted blackbird but is not closely related to the red-winged blackbird group....
Where can I report a Red-breasted Meadowlark sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-breasted Meadowlark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebbla1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
106
Species in Family
1,760
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