Bobolink

Identification: In alternate plumage the male is striking bird with black, white and gold colors. The basic body plumage is black with a golden colored back of head, and white rump and scapulars. The bill is dark and finch-like.

In basic plumage, the bird the bill is horn to pink colored, the body is a straw yellow with black streaks on the back and down the flanks.

 

The two (2) photographs below are of a male from Charles City County, Virginia

 

Above- Basic plumaged bird- King William County, Virginia

 

Above- basic plumaged bird- Charles City County, Virginia