Meadowlark

Meadowlark, common North American field bird of the family Icteridae, with a distinctive black V on its yellow underside. It is a relative of the blackbird and oriole. Also called a meadow starling, the meadowlark eats insects rather than grain and builds its nest on the ground. The eastern meadowlark, known for its whistling song, lives in moister areas than the western meadowlark.