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The Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)-Song

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The Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)-Song BOBOLINKS AND SONG Bobolinks have two variants of primary song, an alpha variant and a shorter beta variant. Their primary song has been described by Bent (1958) as a song that even the mockingbird cannot reproduce. … Continue reading

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The Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)-General Biology

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The Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)-General Biology APPEARANCE Male bobolinks have large, flat heads, short necks, and short tails. Males are black on the anterior portion of head, wings, and tail. The back, scapulars, lower back, rump, and upper tail-coverts are white/pale … Continue reading

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