Pampas Meadowlark
Leistes defilippii
Pampas Meadowlark (Leistes defilippii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Pampas Meadowlark (Leistes defilippii) is a member of the Icteridae family found in South America. Adults weigh 48 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Icteridae Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds
- Genus Leistes
- Species defilippii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 48 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Icteridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pampas Meadowlark is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Pampas Meadowlark is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Pampas Meadowlark (Leistes defilippii) is a species of bird in the Icteridae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA ec Argentina.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 48 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 7.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 12,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pampas Meadowlark?
The Pampas Meadowlark is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 48 g.
Where does the Pampas Meadowlark live?
The Pampas Meadowlark is found across South America with a range covering SA ec Argentina, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Pampas Meadowlark belong to?
The Pampas Meadowlark (Leistes defilippii) belongs to the Icteridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Pampas Meadowlark eat?
The Pampas Meadowlark is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Pampas Meadowlark migrate?
The Pampas Meadowlark is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Pampas Meadowlark endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Pampas Meadowlark's range?
The Pampas Meadowlark has a mapped global range of about 12,000 km².
Conservation
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