Mating songs
The main distinction is a difference in the birds' calls. The Eastern meadowlark has a high, buzzy drzzt, given in a rapid series in flight. A Western meadowlark's call is similar to the Eastern, but lower pitched; also gives a whistled wheet.
Birds usually garner mates by the songs, and the songs of these two are quite different, However, where their ranges overlap, hybrids are known.
The Eastern meadowlark is not a producer; it is a consumer. Producers are typically plants that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. In contrast, the Eastern meadowlark is a bird that feeds on insects and seeds, relying on producers for its energy and sustenance within the ecosystem.
The Western Meadowlark has a huge range throughout the western United States, Canada and even Mexico (but not on the Pacific coast). Use the link below to see a map and gather other information.
A member of the blackbird family, the western version of the very similar eastern meadowlark.
Actually, where the two species ranges overlap, hybrids are not unknown. However, the songs are quite different, and songs are what usually attracts mates. In appearance, the two are remarkably similar, with the eastern being slightly darker above, and the yellow of the throat does not reach the cheek as it does in the western bird.
the bird your looking for is the eastern meadowlark
Check a field guide for meadowlark, eastern or western.
Check your field guide for the eastern meadowlark.
The meadowlark is a medium-sized songbird known for its distinctive and melodious song, often heard in open fields and grasslands across North America. There are two primary species: the Eastern Meadowlark and the Western Meadowlark, both characterized by their yellow underparts and black markings. These birds primarily feed on insects and seeds, playing a role in their ecosystem by helping control insect populations. Meadowlarks are also notable for their courtship displays and nesting behavior, often building ground nests in tall grass.
There is no "why", because they're not.
The red bellied woodpecker make a pretty awesome sound, but I think the meadowlarks song is better