The Eastern Meadowlark is a grassland-dwelling member of the blackbird family known for its flutelike songs and stunning yellow chest with a black chevron “V.” Unfortunately, they are now also known for their steep population declines. Between 1970 and 2022, populations of Eastern Meadowlarks fell 3% each year. This has resulted in a cumulative loss of 75% of this species’ entire population, based on long-term data from the North American Breeding Bird Survey. Losses are due to disappearing gras

DISCOVER NATURE NOTES: Eastern and Western meadowlarks sing a different tune, but both birds can be found in grasslands. They sing from perches and nest on the ground. Learn their different songs and find help identifying bird features in this week's Discover Nature Note. --Peg@MDC https://mdc.mo.gov/blogs/discover-nature-notes/meadowlark-melodies | Missouri Dept. of Conservation