Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

BOBO

Code 6

DOLORY

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Brown to black-brown.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Buff
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 16-20 cm (6.25-8 in)
Weight: 48 g (1.7 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: White, Black
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black back with narrow buff stripes, white scapulars and rump.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked, Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong undeviating and slightly undulating flight on rapidly beating wings.
Wingspan Range: 26-32 cm (10.25-12.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Black

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