The Dickcissel is an abundant grassland bird whose sharp, electric 'dick-dick-CISSEL' song is a fixture of Great Plains meadows and hayfields in summer. The male resembles a miniature meadowlark with its yellow breast and black bib. Populations fluctuate dramatically year to year, and the wintering flocks of millions in Venezuela face significant persecution as an agricultural pest.
Best time to see a Dickcissel
The best time to see a Dickcissel is April–June, when about 72% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,022 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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