[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Acrocephalidae | [latin] Acrocephalus palustris | [UK] Marsh Warbler | [FR] Rousserole verderolle | [DE] Sumpf-Rohrsanger | [ES] Carricero Poliglota | [NL] Bosrietzanger Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Iduna palustris Acrocephalus palustris EU w e, se AF Physical charateristics Medium-sized, quite heavy, rather pear-shaped […]
Category: Passeriformes
Plain Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus neglectus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Phylloscopidae | [latin] Phylloscopus neglectus | [UK] Plain Leaf Warbler | [FR] Pouillot modeste | [DE] Eichen-Laubsanger | [ES] Mosquitero Sencillo | [NL] Dwergtjiftjaf Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Very small warbler of goldcrest size. Coloration like Chiffchaff but lacks any obvious markings. Upperparts brownish grey, short buff eyestripe. Underparts Whitish […]
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Sittidae | [latin] Sitta canadensis | [UK] Red-breasted Nuthatch | [FR] Sittelle a poitrine rousse | [DE] Kanadakleiber | [ES] Trepador Canadiense | [NL] Canadese Boomklever Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Red-breasted nuthatches are small nuthatches with compact bodies, short tails and necks, and a long tapered bill. They have very […]
Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Troglodytidae | [latin] Salpinctes obsoletus | [UK] Rock Wren | [FR] Troglodyte de rocher | [DE] Felsen-Zaunkonig | [ES] Charralero de las Rocas | [NL] Rotswinterkoning Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Catherpes obsoletus Salpinctes obsoletus NA, MA sw Canada to Costa Rica Salpinctes obsoletus […]
Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Icteridae | [latin] Euphagus carolinus | [UK] Rusty Blackbird | [FR] Quiscale rouille | [DE] Roststarling | [ES] Turpial Rojizo | [NL] Zwarte Troepiaal Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Euphagus carolinus NA n se USA Euphagus carolinus carolinus Euphagus carolinus nigrans Physical charateristics Rusty […]
Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Acrocephalidae | [latin] Acrocephalus schoenobaenus | [UK] Sedge Warbler | [FR] | [DE] Schilf-Rohrsanger | [ES] Carricerin Comun | [NL] Rietzanger Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Close in measurements to Willow Warbler but noticeably bulkier, with longer bill and broader rump and tail. Rather small, quite robust warbler, epitome of streaked […]
Spotless Starling (Sturnus unicolor)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Sturnidae | [latin] Sturnus unicolor | [UK] Spotless Starling | [FR] etourneau unicolor | [DE] Einfarb-Star | [ES] Estornino negro | [NL] Zwarte Spreeuw Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Creatophora unicolor Sturnus unicolor EU sw Europe, also n Africa Physical charateristics Medium-sized starling of […]
Swainsons Flycatcher (Myiarchus swainsoni)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Tyrannidae | [latin] Myiarchus swainsoni | [UK] Swainsons Flycatcher | [FR] Moucherolle de Swainson | [DE] Swainsontyrann | [ES] Copeton de Swainson | [NL] Swainsons Tiran Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Myiarchus swainsoni SA widespread Myiarchus swainsoni albimarginatus Myiarchus swainsoni ferocior Myiarchus swainsoni pelzelni […]
Veery (Catharus fuscescens)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Turdidae | [latin] Catharus fuscescens | [UK] Veery | [FR] Grive fauve | [DE] Wilsondrossel | [ES] | [NL] Veery Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Catharus fuscescens NA widespread LA Catharus fuscescens fulginosus Catharus fuscescens fuscescens Catharus fuscescens salicicola Catharus fuscescens subpallidus Physical charateristics […]
Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Thraupidae | [latin] Piranga ludoviciana | [UK] Western Tanager | [FR] Piranga a tete rouge | [DE] Kiefertangare | [ES] Tangara capucha roja | [NL] Louisiana-tangare Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics The only regular United States tanager with strong wing bars. Male: Yellow, with black back, wings, and tail, two wing […]