Western Meadowlark


     The state bird of Wyoming is the Western Meadowlark.  This bird can be found in the central grasslands of the Rocky Mountains.  This bird loves to build its nest 12,000 feet above sea level.  This bird measures about 9 inches (23 centimeters) long.  It is the state bird for 4 states.

Scientific name: Sturnella neglecta
Year made state bird: 1937
 
 
 
 

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