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Chihuahuan Meadowlark
Sturnella lilianae
Chihuahuan Meadowlark (Sturnella lilianae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
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The Chihuahuan Meadowlark (Sturnella lilianae) is a member of the Icteridae family found in Central America & Caribbean and North America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Icteridae Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds
- Genus Sturnella
- Species lilianae
Where it lives
Southwestern USA and northwestern, west-central Mexico
Quick facts
- Family
- Icteridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Chihuahuan Meadowlark (Sturnella lilianae) is a species of bird in the Icteridae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean and North America. Its distribution covers NA, MA sw USA and nw, wc Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Chihuahuan Meadowlark live?
The Chihuahuan Meadowlark is found across Central America & Caribbean and North America with a range covering NA, MA sw USA and nw, wc Mexico.
What family does the Chihuahuan Meadowlark belong to?
The Chihuahuan Meadowlark (Sturnella lilianae) belongs to the Icteridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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