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Dickcissel
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| Length: |
6 - 7 inches |
Song: |
dick-dick-dick-cissle in an
insect like bzzrrrt |
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Wingspan: |
9 - 11 inches |
Behavior: |
solitary and in pairs |
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Weight: |
1.0 ounces |
Breeding: |
local east of Appalachians,
rare on Atlantic and Pacific coasts. |
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Habitat: |
grassland, open landscapes |
Population: |
only in north |
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Migration: |
migratory |
Feeders: |
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Appearance: |
Males = black bib and yellow
breast. Looks like small meadow lark.
Females = smaller than males. No black bib. Duller Chestnut wing
patches.
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Interesting Facts: |
It is named for it's
dick-dick-dick-cissel song. |
Compiled by
April & Reanne, Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
wikipedia.org, The Free Encyclopedia.
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