The Western Meadowlark has yellow on its belly and neck, with the male's yellow being brighter than the female's. They have a small beak and beady black eyes. They eat insects and are part of the blackbird family, with the scientific name of stumella neglata. They live in grasslands and meadows, breeding in Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, and northern areas, while living year-round in Nebraska, California, and other places. They nest on the ground and information was gathered from various bird websites.