Utah Bird Profile - Western Meadowlark

Utah Bird Profile
Western Meadowlark - Sturnella neglecta

Name Roots: (L. sturnus, "a starling"; -ella, "little" - neglecta, "neglected"
[named by Audubon because it was overlooked when they named 'magna' in 1758])

In Utah:

Article by Alton Thygerson

Nesting,
feeding,
characteristic behaviors:

Nests on the ground in a cup nest. This species is an uncommon cowbird host. During the breeding season, this species is an insectivore: ground gleaner. During the non-breeding seasons this species is an omnivore: ground forager.

Habitat:

Breeds in Utah in high desert scrub and grassland habitats.

by John Crawley

Other Photos - ID / Song

How to find:

| USGS Profile (Geological Survey) | US Winter Range Map | US Summer Range Map |

Occur. (CP)

(See Legend)

Abbreviations | References | Legend