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Eastern Meadowlark
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| Length: |
9-11 inches |
Song: |
tee-you,tee-airrr or spring of
the year |
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Wingspan: |
13.5-17 inches |
Behavior: |
Solitary or in pairs during the
summer |
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Weight: |
3.6 ounces |
Breeding: |
monogamous for some males |
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Habitat: |
They live in grassland and open
landscapes. |
Population: |
last quarter of the 20th
century |
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Migration: |
Northern birds migrate |
Feeders: |
nuts and seeds |
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Appearance: |
in Kentucky , chunky body,white
tail and undertail feathers, and black-and-white striped crown. |
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Interesting Facts: |
Did you know it takes 11-12
days just to make one nest? They can lay 3-7 eggs in their nest! |
Compiled by
Tiara & Kassidy, Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
wikipedia.org, The Free Encyclopedia.
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