Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

Pronounced (approx.): stur-NEL-uh MAG-nuh

Meadowlarks belong to the blackbird family, not the true larks.

Three Identification Clues

Bright yellow underparts with a dark V across the chest.

A long, pointed bill and a streaked brown back.

White outer tail feathers flash in flight; voice helps separate similar meadowlarks.

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Compare several photographs and listen to recordings to connect appearance with voice.