western meadowlark
Definition
Noun: * A songbird (Sturnella neglecta) native to the grasslands and prairies of western North America. It is known for its distinctive, flute-like song and yellow breast marked with a black "V."
Usage
- The western meadowlark is the state bird of six U.S. states, including Kansas and Oregon.
- We heard the clear, melodic call of a western meadowlark from the fence post.
- Ornithologists study the habitat preferences of the western meadowlark.
Advanced Usage
- The western meadowlark is often used as an indicator species for the health of grassland ecosystems.
- Its scientific name, , reflects that it was "neglected" by scientists who initially thought it was the same as the eastern meadowlark.
Variants and Related Words
- Meadowlark (n): The general term for birds of the genus , which includes both the eastern and western meadowlark.
- Songbird (n): A bird belonging to the suborder Passeri, known for its vocal abilities.
Synonyms
- (scientific name)
Different Meanings
- This term has only one specific meaning, referring to the bird species. It is not used idiomatically.
Noun
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a meadowlark of western North America
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