Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
(L 9.5" WS 14" Wt 3.2 oz)
Permanent resident in most of its
range (but not Canada)...clear song
differs from Western species.
The child whispered,
“God, speak to me.”
And a meadowlark sang.
   (Ravindra Kumar Karnani)
Viera Wetlands
09Feb2012
Merritt Island NWR
02Feb2014
Has a striking black
chevron on its chest.