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Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Small, lark-like blackbird, all-black except for buff nape, white rump, and white wing patches. Tertials and wing coverts are lined with buff. Tail feathers are sharply pointed. Legs and feet are gray. Eats caterpillars, insects, seeds and grains. Strong undulating flight.
Large open grasslands
Thousands of Bobolinks gathering at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.
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Beautiful!