1. Small finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields
   "ricebirds gathered in large flocks among the rice paddies";
   - Java sparrow, Java finch, Padda oryzivora
    
2. Migratory American songbird with striking black and white breeding plumage in males
   "The male ricebird's bubbling song announced its return to the summer breeding grounds";
   - bobolink, reedbird, Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Derived forms: ricebirds

Type of: American oriole, New World oriole, oriole, weaver, weaver finch, weaverbird

Part of: Dolichonyx, genus Dolichonyx, genus Padda, Padda

Encyclopedia: Ricebird