General Description: Eastern Meadowlarks (Sturnella magna) are chunky birds of fields and prairies with yellow front and belly, black bib on the yellow front. The back is mottled, and they have a long, pointed bill. They also have dark and light head stripes, and 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 a grassy prairies and farm fields. |