Primarily a bird of midwestern lowlands, Dickcissel looks like a technicolor version of a House Sparrow. It is the only member of its genus, Spiza. During fall migration, individuals may show up at feeders mixed in with House Sparrows, and females especially can easily be overlooked.
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Dickcissel – female
Sterling, CT
October 26, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – female
Sterling, CT
October 26, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – female
Sterling, CT
October 26, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – female
Sterling, CT
October 26, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – female
Sterling, CT
October 26, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – female
Sterling, CT
October 26, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – first-year female
Okeeheelee Park, Lake Worth, FL
February 5, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – first-year female
Okeeheelee Park, Lake Worth, FL
February 5, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Dickcissel – first-year female
Okeeheelee Park, Lake Worth, FL
February 5, 2011 ©John Schwarz
