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Range Map for Dickcissel

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Migration

Long-distance migrant. Begins departing wintering grounds in late March and April, arriving on breeding territories from mid-April through early May. Fall migratory flocks begin to form in mid-August, arriving in South America in September and October.

Map data for South American distribution provided by Robert S. Ridgley, remaining distributional data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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