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ID Help Please

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Posted by richard remington on July 24, 2010 at 10:26 AM
ID Help Please

I found this bird after hearing a henslows sparrow in the same general vicinity in a large meadow in suburban Chicago. It was the only one visibly present. I think it might be a juvenile bobolink but they usually travel in large groups this time of year. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Rick
Posted by Richard Lee on July 26, 2010 at 11:57 AM
A moulting/nonbreeding Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
Posted by Jeff Loomis on July 26, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Yes, I agree with Richard. The bill shape and head pattern look right, as does the habitat.