Definition of Dolichonyx oryzivorus

1. Noun. Migratory American songbird.

Exact synonyms: Bobolink, Reedbird, Ricebird
Generic synonyms: American Oriole, New World Oriole, Oriole
Group relationships: Dolichonyx, Genus Dolichonyx

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dolichonyx Oryzivorus

Dogon
Dogri
Dogrib
Doha
Dohle bodies
Dohle inclusions
Doidge
Dolan
Dolby
Dolbyization
Dolbyize
Dolbyized
Dolbyizing
Dolgan
Dolichonyx
Dolichonyx oryzivorus (current term)
Dolichos
Dolichos biflorus
Dolichos lablab
Dolichos lignosus
Dolichotis
Dolichotis patagonum
Doliolidae
Doll
Dollar Diplomacy
Dolly
Dolly Parton
Dolly Varden cake
Dolly Varden cakes

Literary usage of Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Birds of Ohio: A Complete Scientific and Popular Description of the 320 by William Leon Dawson, Lynds Jones (1903)
"Dolichonyx oryzivorus (Linn.). Synonyms.—SKUNK BLACKBIRD; REED-BIRD; RICE-BIRD; MEADOW-WINK. Description.—Adult male, breeding plumage: Head and below, ..."

2. Transactions of the Canadian Institute by Canadian Institute (1849-1914). (1893)
"Dolichonyx oryzivorus.—I saw a Bobolink on May 25. ... Dolichonyx oryzivorus.—First seen on May 13. Seiurus noveboracensis.—Arrived May 14. ..."

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