About the Western Meadowlark
The western meadowlark is a medium-sized icterid bird, about 8.5 in (22 cm) in length. It is found across western and central North America and is a full migrant, breeding in Canada and the United States with resident populations also found in Mexico. The western meadowlark nests on the ground in open grasslands and shrublands. It feeds on bugs and seeds. The western meadowlark has distinctive calls described as watery or flute-like, which distinguish it from the closely related eastern meadowlark. The western meadowlark is the state bird of six states: Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, and Wyoming.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Sturnella neglecta |
| Species Codes | wesmea, WEME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Meadowlark belong to?
The Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Meadowlark?
The western meadowlark is a medium-sized icterid bird, about 8.5 in (22 cm) in length. It is found across western and central North America and is a full migrant, breeding in Canada and the United States with resident populations also found in Mexico. The western meadowlark nests on the ground in op...
Where can I report a Western Meadowlark sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Meadowlark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesmea, or on iNaturalist.