As I wrote last week, the western meadowlark is the most commonly reported bird in Idaho and Nevada. It has achieved the status of the “state bird” in six states — Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North ...

In addition to being the state bird of Montana, where Managing Editor R. Hans Miller grew up, the Western Meadowlark can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the Columbia Basin.

The meadowlark has been a newsmaker this summer – but not the North Dakota state bird, which is the western meadowlark. The newsmaker is its close relative – almost a twin species – the eastern ...

If I ask, “Are meadowlarks beautiful?” you may not know. One reason is these birds don’t show off. Except for the occasional nuptial flight, this blackbird-related beauty prefers blending in to ...

A blue and gold macaw is presented on Thursday at the opening of the Holland Meadowlark Amphitheater at the Henry Doorly Zoo. The amphitheater will feature three shows daily with 15 bird species. A ...