30,097 observationsLeast Concern
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Icteridae ›Genus: Sturnella
About
The western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is a medium-sized icterid bird, about 8.5 in (22 cm) in length. It nests on the ground in open grasslands across western and central North America. It feeds mostly on insects, but will also feed on seeds and berries. The western meadowlark has distinctive calls described as watery or flute-like, which distinguish it from the closely related eastern meadowlark.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Meadowlark is Sturnella neglecta.
- Western Meadowlark belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Meadowlark belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Meadowlark belongs to the class Aves.
- Western Meadowlark belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Western Meadowlark belongs to the family Icteridae.
- Western Meadowlark belongs to the genus Sturnella.