Western Meadowlark
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(New page: image: westernmeadowlark.jpg '''Common Name:''' Western Meadowlark '''Scientific Name:''' Sturnella neglecta '''Size:''' 6-10 inches (16-26cm) '''Habitat:''' United States; west...) |
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'''Size:''' 6-10 inches (16-26cm) | '''Size:''' 6-10 inches (16-26cm) | ||
| - | '''Habitat:''' | + | '''Habitat:''' North America; west of the Mississippi. Found in open field areas, forest edges. |
| - | '''Status:''' Though widespread, populations are declining. | + | '''Status:''' Least Concern. '''Global Population:''' 32,000,000 Mature individuals. Though widespread, populations are declining. |
'''Diet:''' Insects, grain, and weed seeds. Forages on the ground, often probing the soil. | '''Diet:''' Insects, grain, and weed seeds. Forages on the ground, often probing the soil. | ||
The Western Meadowlark uses a "chase" display during mating season with the male chasing the female. The female usually starts the display, and she determines the speed of the chase. However, males with two mates, choose to be discrete, following only one female at a time. | The Western Meadowlark uses a "chase" display during mating season with the male chasing the female. The female usually starts the display, and she determines the speed of the chase. However, males with two mates, choose to be discrete, following only one female at a time. | ||
| - | '''Found in [http:// | + | |
| + | '''Found in [http://hivewire3d.com/songbird-remix-cool-unusual-birds.html Songbird Remix Cool and Unusual Birds]''' | ||
