{"id":30873,"date":"2014-09-20T10:05:18","date_gmt":"2014-09-20T14:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/wildwire\/?p=30873"},"modified":"2022-02-15T10:42:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:42:23","slug":"top-ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-bobolinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/top-10\/top-ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-bobolinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Bobolinks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever heard of a bobolink? They are amazing animals that Earth Rangers like YOU are helping to protect! Check out these ten fast facts to learn more these little songbirds. <\/p>\n

1. Bobolink is pronounced baa-baa-link, like baa baa black sheep!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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2. They have a beautiful song.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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3. No other bird looks like a male bobolink\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. not even the female!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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5. Bobolinks measure 15-21 cm in length…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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6. and weigh about the same as 8 quarters.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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7. Its scientific name is oryzivorus<\/i>, meaning \u201crice eating\u201d.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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8. Unlike many other birds, bobolinks build their nest on the ground.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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9. They fly about 20,000 km to get to their wintering grounds and back.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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10. That\u2019s like flying half way around the world!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Sign up to protect the bobolink!<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

Generously Supported By<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A Conservation Project With<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Earth Rangers<\/a> is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate<\/a> children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games<\/a>, discover amazing facts<\/a>, meet animal ambassadors<\/a> and fundraise<\/a> to protect biodiversity<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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