Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedAves · Passeriformes · Icteridae
About
The eastern meadowlark is a medium-sized icterid bird, very similar in appearance to its sister species, the western meadowlark. It occurs from eastern North America to northern South America, where it is also most widespread in the east. The Chihuahuan meadowlark was formerly considered to be conspecific with the eastern meadowlark.
Fun Fact
Linnaeus based his description on the "large lark" that had been described and illustrated in 1729–1732 by the English naturalist Mark Catesby.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is grasslands and prairie, also pastures and hay fields.
Diet
Eat arthropods, but also seeds and berries.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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