Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

EAME

Code 6

STUMAG

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger, All-purpose
Eye Color: Brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Capped, Striped, Streaked
Crown Color: Black and white striped.
Forehead Color: Black and yellow.
Nape Color: Black and white striped.
Throat Color: Yellow
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 23-28 cm (9-11 in)
Weight: 102 g (3.6 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Yellow
Underparts: Yellow with broad black V on breast and black streaked white flanks.
Upperparts: Brown streaked with buff and black.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked, Mottled
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Several rapid wing beats followed by a glide.
Wingspan Range: 34-43 cm (13.5-17 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid with edging
Upper Tail: Brown streaked with buff and black.
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Pink-orange

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