The BOBOLINK is a species of passerine bird that is related to the meadowlark. It is a small, chunky bird with a short tail and a black-and-white striped head. The BOBOLINK is found in open grasslands and meadows across North America, and is known for its distinctive song. It is also referred to as the 'Rice Bird' due to its habit of feeding on wild rice. The BOBOLINK is thus a cousin of the meadowlark, and both species are members of the same family of birds.