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bobolink

 

[ หŒbล-bษ™-หŒliล‹k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The bobolink is a small, migratory bird known for its distinctive song and striking plumage. Males are characterized by their black and white feathers during breeding season, while females are more subdued in color. They are often found in open fields and grasslands across North America.

Synonyms

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Examples of usage

  • The male bobolink sang beautifully from the fence post.
  • Bobolinks are often seen in large flocks during migration.
  • The conservation efforts have helped to protect bobolink habitats.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobolink" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฌเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะฑะพะปะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒœใƒชใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๋ณด๋งํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุจูˆู„ูŠู†ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๆณขๆž—ๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะฑะพะปะธะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobolink

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bobolink

Word origin

The term 'bobolink' originates from the mid-19th century, likely a combination of the word 'bob', which refers to the bird's bouncing flight pattern, and 'link', a term used in North America to describe various small birds. It first gained popularity in ornithological literature and recordings of bird songs. The name reflects both the bird's behavior and its vocalizations, which are notable for their cheerful and complex nature. The bobolink's scientific name, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, indicates its diet, primarily consisting of seeds and insects found in rice fields, hence the reference to 'oryzivorus,' which translates to 'rice-eating.' This species has garnered interest not only for its ecological role but also for its impact on agriculture and the preservation of wetlands. Over the years, the bobolink has become a symbol of natural heritage, celebrated in poetry and local cultures across its range.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,309, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.