The bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) is a small New World blackbird and the only member of the genus Dolichonyx. source
The bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) is a small New World blackbird and the only member of the genus Dolichonyx.
Bobolinks Adults are 16–18 cm (6.3–7.1 in) long with short finch-like bills. source
Bobolinks Adults are 16–18 cm (6.3–7.1 in) long with short finch-like bills.
Bobolink weigh about 1 oz (28 g). source
Bobolink weigh about 1 oz (28 g).
Adult males bobolinks are mostly black with creamy napes and white scapulars, lower backs, and rumps. source
Adult males bobolinks are mostly black with creamy napes and white scapulars, lower backs, and rumps.
Adult females bobolinks are mostly light brown, although their coloring includes black streaks on the back and flanks, source
Adult females bobolinks are mostly light brown, although their coloring includes black streaks on the back and flanks,
The collective name for a group of bobolinks is a chain. source
The collective name for a group of bobolinks is a chain.
The bobolink breeds in the summer in North America across much of southern Canada and the northern United States source
The bobolink breeds in the summer in North America across much of southern Canada and the northern United States
Bobolink migrates long distances, wintering in southern South America in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. source
Bobolink migrates long distances, wintering in southern South America in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.
One bobolink was tracked migrating 12,000 mi (19,000 km) over the course of the year, source
One bobolink was tracked migrating 12,000 mi (19,000 km) over the course of the year,
Bobolink ;often flying long distances up to 1,100 mi (1,800 km) in a single day, then stopping to recuperate for days or weeks. source
Bobolink ;often flying long distances up to 1,100 mi (1,800 km) in a single day, then stopping to recuperate for days or weeks.
males bobolink are often polygynous. source
males bobolink are often polygynous.
Females bobolink lay five to six eggs in a cup-shaped nest, which is always situated on the ground. source
Females bobolink lay five to six eggs in a cup-shaped nest, which is always situated on the ground.
Bobolink is usually well-hidden in dense vegetation. Both parents feed the young. source
Bobolink is usually well-hidden in dense vegetation. Both parents feed the young.
The oldest Bobolink on record was a female known to be at least 9 years old. source
The oldest Bobolink on record was a female known to be at least 9 years old.
The numbers of these birds are declining due to loss of habitat. Bobolinks are a species at risk in Nova Scotia, and throughout Canada. source
The numbers of these birds are declining due to loss of habitat. Bobolinks are a species at risk in Nova Scotia, and throughout Canada.
