History Moments State Bird

The Western Meadowlark is found on the western two thirds of the continent. It's no wonder that it's the state bird of not only Nebraska, but Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and Oregon, too. Western Meadowlarks are easily identifiable by their yellow breasts and black v-shaped collar near the neck. Unlike many bird species, males and females are identical. They build their nests on the ground and forage for food there, too...eating insects, grains and seeds.