The Eastern Meadowlark is a stocky blackbird with a brilliant yellow breast crossed by a bold black V-shaped collar. Despite its robin-like bill and grassland habits, it is a member of the blackbird family. Its clear, fluty whistles are among the most beautiful and evocative sounds of open country, though the species has declined steeply with loss of meadow habitats.
Best time to see a Eastern Meadowlark
The best time to see a Eastern Meadowlark is January–May, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,224 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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