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The Chihuahuan Meadowlark

The Chihuahuan Meadowlark

Named after the desert landscapes where they live.

BirdNote Daily

June 17, 20251m 35s

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In 2022, ornithologists recognized the Chihuahuan Meadowlark as a separate species rather than a subspecies of the Eastern Meadowlark. Named after the northern region of Mexico where they're easy to find, Chihuahuan Meadowlarks live in dry desert grasslands. They form a distinct population in Mexico and the southwestern U.S., and have a song that sets them apart from other meadowlarks.

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