Habitat
The dickcissel is found in grain fields and weedy areas.
Dickcissel populations may shift when food sources change.
Diet
The dickcissel forages on the ground for seeds and
insects. In the winter they feed in flocks and are considered pests by farmers.
Life Cycle
The female lays 3-5 eggs in a nest in the grass or in a bush close to the ground. The eggs hatch in 13-15 days and the chicks fledge when they are 9-10 days old.
Behavior
The dickcissel was once a common bird in the farmlands of the eastern United States. There are still small, isolated populations found on the east coast.
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