MAY 2015 • NEBRASKAland 15
Bobolink
Song or calls: Song is loud, bubbling
"bob-o-link," often given in flight; also other
"twanging" phrases.
Description: Sharply pointed tail feathers.
Breeding male is entirely black below; black
head, wings, and tail; buffy hindneck; white
scapulars and rump. Female is buffy overall
with dark streaking on back, rump, and sides;
dark striping on head. Juvenile similar to
female but lacks striping below.
Habitat: Usually found in ungrazed to
lightly grazed medium to tall-grass prairies,
wet meadows, and retired croplands.
Sometimes found in small grain fields.
Where in Nebraska: Common spring and
fall migrant and summer resident across the
state, being most common in central Nebraska
and less common in eastern and western
areas.
Fun Facts: The bobolink's round trip
migration is about 12,500 miles long. ■
To learn about more birds visit
NebraskaBirdLibrary.org.
Nebraska Bird Library
Sponsored by
PHOTO
BY
MIKE
FORSBERG
