This is a Peruvian meadowlark. It is an icterid, belonging to the Icteridae family - another large bird family, with around 100 species, which only occurs in North and South America. These species are small and medium-sized birds with plumage in strong colors - often framed in black. This meadowlark appeared when we walked along a path near Morropón. In a typical way, it stretches its neck to survey the area better. This species is found only along the coast of Ecuador, Peru and northern Chile.