Backlit Western Meadowlark Singing at Sunrise in Jackson Hole, Wyoming - Foto stock

A Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) sings its flute-like melody from a sunlit perch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, silhouetted in golden backlight just after sunrise. Known for its vibrant yellow breast and melodious song, the meadowlark is a symbol of grassland ecosystems across the western United States. This early-morning image highlights the bird’s role in spring courtship and territorial defense, as well as the fragile beauty of sagebrush and meadow habitats under increasing pressure from development and climate change. Jackson Hole provides a critical high-elevation refuge for a wide range of avian species.