| Bobolink | ||
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Classification(s) : | Prey |
| Cat Name : | Blackbird | |
| Common Name : | Bobolink | |
| Scientific Name : | Dolichonyx oryzivorus | |
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| Physical Description : | The bobolink is a small bird with a short bill. The face, chest, tail, belly and wings are black. The shoulders and back are grey, and the back of their head is straw-coloured. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 5.9 – 8.3 inches (15 – 21 cm) |
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| Behavior : | Bobolinks are only available during the summer in the forest. They forage in the grasslands and nest in the ground. |
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| Social Organization : | Flock; Bobolinks live in groups that can be rather large. |
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| Approval Level : | None; Bobolinks are common in the fields, moors and heathlands. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Low; Bobolinks are small and cannot fight back when caught. |
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| Training Level : | Specialty - Group Flying; A group of cats are needed to distract some of the Bobolinks while the rest are hunted. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Birds | |
| Food Quality : | Medium; Bobolinks are small, though they are a good-tasting and nutritious meal. | |
