About the Bobolink
The bobolink is a small New World blackbird and the only member of the genus Dolichonyx. An old name for this species is the "rice bird", from its tendency to feed on cultivated grains during winter and migration. The bobolink breeds in the summer in the United States and Canada, with most of the summer range in the northern U.S. Bobolinks winter in southern South America, primarily Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. Bobolink numbers are rapidly declining due to factors such as agricultural intensification and habitat loss; they are considered threatened in Canada, and are at risk throughout their range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Dolichonyx oryzivorus |
| Species Codes | boboli, BOBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bobolink belong to?
The Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bobolink?
The bobolink is a small New World blackbird and the only member of the genus Dolichonyx. An old name for this species is the \"rice bird\", from its tendency to feed on cultivated grains during winter and migration. The bobolink breeds in the summer in the United States and Canada, with most of the su...
Where can I report a Bobolink sighting?
You can log sightings of Bobolink on eBird (ebird.org) using species code boboli, or on iNaturalist.