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Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

Description:

Western Meadowlark singing on top of a tree in North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, Butte County, CA.

Habitat:

Grasslands in North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, Butte County, CA

Notes:

The western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is a medium-sized icterid bird, about 8.5 in (22 cm) long. It nests on the ground in open country in western and central North America grassland. It feeds mostly on insects, but also seeds and berries. It has distinctive calls described as watery or flute-like, which distinguish it from the closely related eastern meadowlark. Adults have yellow underparts, with a black "V" on the breast, and white flanks which are streaked with black. Their upper parts are mostly brown, but also have black streaks. These birds have long pointed bills and their heads are striped with light brown and black. Wikipedia

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misako
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misako

California, USA

Spotted on Apr 13, 2014
Submitted on Nov 24, 2014

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