| Bobolink Identification Tips |
| (Credit: U. S. Geological Survey) |
| General
Information - Short, conical bill - Frequents open habitats - Often found in large flocks in migration Adult male alternate - Black head, underparts, back, wings and tail - Yellow nape - White scapulars and rump - Plumage held in Spring and Summer Female and basic - Buff and black head stripes - Buff underparts with black streaking on flanks - Buff upperparts with black streaks on back - Dark wings and tail with pale edging - Juvenile similar to basic Similar species The male Bobolink is similar to the male Lark Bunting but has a yellow nape, white rump, and lacks a white wing patch. The female Bobolink is similar to the Grasshopper Sparrow but is larger and has streaked flanks. Female Red-winged Blackbird has a streaked breast. |
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