
Sturnella neglecta
Class
AvesOrder
passeriformesFamily
IcteridaeGenus
sturnellaThe Western Meadowlark has a long beak compared to its head size and has a bright yellow throat and belly with brown patterned wings and back. Found in open areas they can be seen in grasslands, prairies, meadows, and fields. The species eats both seeds and insects and grains depending on the season.
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