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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Order
PASSERIFORMES
Family
Blackbirds (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
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BODY
Length Range:
16-20 cm (6.25-8 in)
Weight:
48 g (1.7 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X