Orchard oriole, Icterus spurius is sometimes considered a distinct species. They belong to the Icteridae family. The Orchard Oriole is North America’s tiniest oriole. Adult males (after the second year) are distinguished by their black and chestnut plumage, whilst yearling males (hatch-year and second year) are yellow-greenish with a black bib. Quick Overview: Icterus Spurius […]
Sturnella Neglect – Western Meadowlark
The western meadowlark, Sturnella neglecta is a medium-sized icterid with a wingspan of around 8.5 in (22 cm). It nests on the ground in western and central North America’s broad grasslands. It is mostly an insect eater, but may also consume seeds and berries. The western meadowlark has characteristic watery or flute-like cries that set […]
Sturnella Magna – Eastern Meadowlark
The eastern meadowlark, Sturnella magna is a medium-sized icterid bird. From eastern North America to eastern South America, it is most common in the east. They belong to Icteridae family. Eastern Meadowlarks are found in farm fields, meadows, and marshy areas. They build their nests on the ground and sing from perches like as trees, […]
Dolichonyx Oryzivorus – Bobolink
The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus is the only member of the Dolichonyx genus. The “rice bird” name comes from its preference for cultivated grains. Hefty adult males are predominantly black, with whitish neck, lower back, and rumps. Darker wings and tails are found on adult females. During the summer, bobolinks breed throughout Northern America, with most […]
Xanthocephalus Xanthocephalus – Yellow-headed Blackbird
The yellow-headed blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus is a medium-sized blackbird and the genus Xanthocephalus’s sole representative. The male Yellow-headed Blackbird guards a limited territory consisting primarily of excellent nesting reeds. He has been known to entice up to eight ladies to nest in his region. The scientific name for the Yellow-headed Blackbird, Xanthocephalus, translates as “yellow […]