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The western meadowlark is the state bird of Kansas. This list of birds of Kansas includes species documented in the U.S. state of Kansas and accepted by the Kansas Ornithological Society (KOS). As of January 2022, there are 483 species included in the official list. [1]
Western meadowlark adults have yellow underparts with a black "V" on the breast and white flanks streaked with black. Their upper parts are mostly brown, but also have black streaks. These birds have long, pointed bills and their heads are striped with light brown and black bands. Measurements: [9] Length: 6.3–10.2 in (16–26 cm)
The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven states, followed by the western meadowlark as the state bird of six states. The District of Columbia designated a district bird in 1938. [4] Of the five inhabited territories of the United States, American Samoa and Puerto Rico are the only ones without territorial birds.
During the winter, these birds look brown rather than golden and you’ll spot the active little finches clinging to weeds or filling up their stomachs at a bird feeder. 8. Mourning Dove
They have a black-and-white-striped head and a red nape. Other species reported in Kansas include the northern flicker , hairy woodpecker and pileated woodpecker .
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in Nevada. The breeding habitat is open areas in western North America.The increased presence of trees throughout the Great Plains during the past century due to fire suppression and tree planting facilitated the range expansion of the western kingbird, [4] [5] [6] as well as range expansions of many other species of birds.
Adults have a pale yellow belly. The waxwing's crest often "lies flat and droops over the back of the head." [6] It has a short and wide bill. [6] The waxwing's black mask has a thin white border. Immature birds are streaked on the throat and flanks, and often do not have the black mask of the adults. Males and females look alike. [10]