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

Here's two different vocalizations from the Eastern Meadowlark, its primary song and alert calls 🎼 Filmed in the Everglades earlier this year. #birdsongs #birdsounds #birdcalls | Navarre Marshall