Eastern Meadowlark
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About the Eastern Meadowlark
Eastern Meadowlarks are medium-sized blackbirds that live across a wide range of eastern North America and northeastern parts of South America.
Adult Eastern Meadowlarks have yellowish underparts with a prominent black "v" shape across the breast. They have long, pointy bills.
The Eastern Meadowlark is known for it beautiful song, which it sings from perches across its prairie-like habitat.
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched June 29, 2007
Scientific Name
Sturnella magna
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
7.5 to 10.2 inches
(19.1 to 25.9 cm)
Wingspan:
13.8 to 15.7 inches
(35.1 to 39.9 cm)
Weight:
3.2 to 5.3 ounces
(90.7 to 150.3 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Pedro-ceroulo
Chinese
东草地鹨
Czech
vlhovec východní
Danish
Østlig Englærke
Dutch
Witkaakweidespreeuw
Finnish
preeriaturpiaali
French
Sturnelle des prés
German
Lerchenstärling
Italian
Sturnella allodola orientale
Japanese
ヒガシマキバドリ (higashimakibadori)
Norwegian
Englerketrupial
Polish
wojak obrozny
Russian
Восточный луговой трупиал
Spanish
Turpial Oriental
Swedish
Östlig ängstrupial
