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Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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33.8838, -112.138

Field Notes

Habitat:

Grassy park

Notes:

I found two Western Meadowlarks on my way back from a cycling trip with my brother, These were the first I've seen in Arizona although I did find one Eastern Meadowlark in Willcox.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
JoshuaGSmith
I didn't hear it vocalize. But I did see the side of the face and recognized the structure as being a Western.
Desmond.E.S.O
What did it sound like? Could it be an eastern... Did it sound kind of like a girgle or an R2-D2 sound? Or was it a typical song?
Desmond.E.S.O
What! There were two Meadowlarks on your back?!?!?!?!

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Birds of the World
Mission
Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals
Mission
Birds Of Arizona
Mission
Birds of California/Arizona
Photographed
PublishedOctober 12, 2015

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