Bobolink

Dolichonyx orzyivorus

L 7" WS 11.5" WT 1.5oz (43 g)

Bobolink:  A distinctive species, Bobolink combines the characteristics of several different families.  Found in grassy or weedy meadows, it usually flocks when not breeding.

Voice:  /sing given in flight a cheerful, bubbling, jangling warble with short notes on widely different pitches; ending faster, fuller, higher.  Call a soft, low chuk similar to blackbirds.  Flight call a soft, musical bink or bwink similar to some short notes of House Finch.