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Western Meadowlark 10 inches
The flute-like melody of the Western meadowlark is imprinted on the minds of prairie people. Though the meadowlark has disappeared from much of the Red River Valley, the native grasslands of Oakville Prairie provide vital habitat for this troubadour of the plains. Its resplendent yellow breast - marked with a bold, black V - is a clear distinguishing characteristic. The nest of the Western meadowlark is a domed cup of grass - it often contains three to seven white eggs marked with dark brown and purple spots.
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