Red-breasted Meadowlark

Overview

Red-breasted Meadowlark (Leistes militaris) is a species of Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds (Icteridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Leistes; binomial: Leistes militaris; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Leistes militaris from Red-breasted Blackbird to Red-breasted Meadowlark to align with other species in the genus (SACC 641).