Dickcissel, << dihk SIHS uhl, >> is a small, colorful bird that lives primarily in the central part of the United States. It is also sometimes seen in the Eastern States. The dickcissel is about 6 inches (15 centimeters) long. Its plumage is a streaked grayish-brown, varied by a yellow breast and bright chestnut wing patches. There is a conspicuous black crescent on the throat. Dickcissels live in grasslands and alfalfa fields and may be seen along railroads and roadsides. The birds eat insects and seeds. The female lays from 3 to 5 eggs. The nest is built of leaves, grass, and hair, and is on or near the ground. The dickcissel migrates to parts of Central America and South America for the winter.
Dickcissel
