Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
 Western Meadowlark in breeding plumage on Joshua Tree |
General Description: Western Meadowlarks (Sturnella neglecta) are chunky birds of fields and prairies with yellow front and belly, black bib on the yellow front, a mottled back, and a long pointed bill. They also have dark and light head stripes, a bit of yellow in front of the eye, and white outer tail feathers. Sexes alike. Bright colors fade during the non-breeding season. Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Icteridae. Favored Habitat: Open flat areas such grassy prairies. In winter, open deserts. |
 Western Meadowlark in winter plumage on a golf course |
Where to Find: Western Meadowlarks aren't easy to find around Las Vegas. Keep an eye out during winter while traveling in the lower deserts. Occasionally found along the edges of golf courses and similar areas. Comments: Meadowlarks are gregarious, so if you see one, look for others. |
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If you were a tasty bug or a little seed, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Western Meadowlark in breeding plumage |
 Western Meadowlark in breeding plumage |
 Western Meadowlark during early spring putting on summer plumage |
 Western Meadowlark during early spring putting on summer plumage |
 Western Meadowlark in winter plumage |
 Western Meadowlark in winter plumage |
 During winter; notice the mottled back and three head stripes |
 This bird looks like it is about to do a back flop off the wire |
 Western Meadowlark on a prairie-dog-grazed prairie (West Texas) |
 Western Meadowlark in winter plumage |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240126
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