Peruvian Meadowlark
Leistes bellicosa
(L 8")
In arid grasslands west of
the Andes between
Ecuador and north Chile.
the Andes between
Ecuador and north Chile.
Santuario Hibiscus
22Feb2013
Lacks the black “V” as
found on the breast of
northern meadowlarks.
found on the breast of
northern meadowlarks.
Leistes is Greek for robber, plunderer;
bellicosa is Latin for aggressive, warlike.
bellicosa is Latin for aggressive, warlike.
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