Bobolink

Information about the Bobolink:

The Bobolink is a small New World blackbird and the only member of genus Dolichonyx. Adults are 6-8 inches long (16–18 centimeters) They have short bills that are like finches. Bobolinks migrate from central North America to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. They often do so in large flocks, feeding on cultivated grains and rice, which leads to them being considered a pest by farmers in some areas. In autumn Bobolinks gather in large numbers in South American rice fields, where they feed on grain. This has earned them the name "ricebird" in these areas. However, they are called something entirely different in Jamaica (Butterbirds) where they are collected as food, being that they are very fat as they pass through on migration. Bobolinks forage on or near the ground, and mainly eat seeds and insects. Males sing bright, bubbly songs in flight; these songs gave this species its common name. The collective name for a group of Bobolinks is a chain. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download