Bobolink vs. Oriole — What's the Difference?

The bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) is a small New World blackbird and the only member of the genus Dolichonyx. An old name for this species is the "rice bird", from its tendency to feed on cultivated grains during winter and migration.

Any of various Eurasian, African, or Australian birds of the family Oriolidae, the males of which often have black and bright yellow or green plumage.

An American migratory songbird (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), the male of which has black, white, and yellowish plumage. Also called reedbird; also called regionally ricebird.

Any of various similar birds of the family Icteridae found throughout the Americas, the males of which have primarily black and yellow or orange plumage.

An American migratory songbird, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, resembling a blackbird with the bill of a finch.

Any of various colourful passerine birds, the New World orioles from the family Icteridae and the Old World orioles from the family Oriolidae.

An American singing bird (Dolichonyx oryzivorus). The male is black and white; the female is brown; - called also, ricebird, reedbird, and Boblincoln.

Any one of various species of Old World singing birds of the family Oriolidæ. They are usually conspicuously colored with yellow and black. The European or golden oriole (Oriolus galbula, or Oriolus oriolus) has a very musical flutelike note.

Migratory American songbird

Mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black

American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow