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A familiar bird, known by the black 'V' on its chest when it sings from a fencepost, or by the flash of white tail feathers when it flushes from the grass.

Eastern Meadowlarks are considered partial migrants. This means their migratory behavior varies depending on their location and local conditions.

Species Range by Season

Journey of a Tracked Bird
Two Eastern Meadowlarks are being monitored by the Audubon Society. One bird's tracking data shows its movements through Central America, while the other's movements are confined to New England.
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Year-Round

Summer

Winter

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43°59′6″N  90°30′14″W

Tomah, Wisconsin, United States

35°07′03″N 89°58′16″W

Memphis, Tennessee, United States