Ricebird is a name for a number of different birds, especially those that feed on paddy fields or on various grains (not necessarily just rice). Most commonly, it refers to the:

  • Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
  • Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora)
  • Mannikins (Lonchura), a genus
  • Yellow-breasted bunting (Emberiza aureola)
  • Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus), in English-speaking West African countries