How to Identify a Bobolink: Not a Red-winged Blackbird

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Bobolink identification photo
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Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Northern hayfields in early summer. Male is black below with a yellow nape.

What does a bobolink look like?

Male is black below with a yellow nape.

What sign does it leave?

bobolink tracks
Track diagram for identification. Compare it with the print in front of you.

Not a track identification.

Droppings

bobolink droppings
Dropping diagram. Do not handle droppings.

Not useful. Do not handle droppings.

Where you find it

Northern hayfields in early summer.

This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.

Often confused with a red-winged blackbird. All animal identification pages.