Native to America, what type of creature is a 'Bobolink'?
Bobolink "An Exile's Garden" (1910) with a reference to a bobolink. The bobolink is also mentioned in the film "The Mouse on the Moon" in connection with the fictional European microstate of Grand Fenwick, where oddly the bird is apparently common. The bobolink is also mentioned in the musical "Camelot". Words by Alan Jay Lerner. Bobolink The bobolink ("Dolichonyx oryzivorus") is a small New World blackbird and the only member of the genus Dolichonyx. The genus name "Dolichonyx" is from Ancient Greek "dolikhos", "long", and "onux", "claw". The specific "oryzivorus" is from Latin "oryza", "rice", and "vorare", "to devour"; an old
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, creature types are rough categories of creatures which determine the way game mechanics affect the creature. In the 3rd edition and related games, there are between thirteen and seventeen creature types. Creature type is determined by the designer of a monster, based upon its nature or physical attributes. The choice of type is important, as all creatures which have a given type will share certain characteristics (with some exceptions). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, type determines features such as hit dice, base attack bonus, saving throws, and