[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Parulidae | [latin] Dendroica chrysoparia | [UK] Golden-cheeked Warbler | [FR] Sylvette a dos noir | [DE] Goldwangen-Waldsanger | [ES] Chipe mejilla dorada | [NL] Geelwangzanger Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Breeds in the “cedar” hills of the Edwards Plateau, Texas; the warbler with yellow cheeks and a black throat usually […]
Category: Passeriformes
Lawrences Goldfinch (Carduelis lawrencei)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Fringillidae | [latin] Carduelis lawrencei | [UK] Lawrences Goldfinch | [FR] Chardonneret gris | [DE] Maskenzeisig | [ES] Dominiquito de Lawrence | [NL] Maskergeelvink Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics In all plumages known by the large amount of yellow in the wings. Male has a black face (including chin). Listen to […]
White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Fringillidae | [latin] Loxia leucoptera | [UK] White-winged Crossbill | [FR] Bec-croise bifascie | [DE] Binden-Kreuzschnabel | [ES] Piquituerto Franjeado | [NL] Witbandkruisbek Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics White-winged Crossbills are finches with highly specialized, crossed bills and long, pointed wings. Male […]
Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Icteridae | [latin] Icterus galbula | [UK] Baltimore Oriole | [FR] Oriole orange | [DE] Baltimoretrupial | [ES] Bolsero de Baltimore | [NL] Baltimore-troepiaal Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Approaches size of Starling with rather similar bill and head shape but much longer body and rather long, slightly rounded tail. Colourful, […]
Red-crested Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Thraupidae | [latin] Coryphospingus cucullatus | [UK] Red-crested Finch | [FR] Bruant rouge a huppe | [DE] Haubenfink | [ES] Granero Brasita de Fuego | [NL] Rode Kroongors Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics The Red Crested Finch (a.k.a Red Pileated-Finch) measures 13.5 cm has a scarlet bushy crest on its […]
Pine Siskin (Carduelis pinus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Fringillidae | [latin] Carduelis pinus | [UK] Pine Siskin | [FR] Tarin des pins | [DE] Fichtenzeisig | [ES] Pinonero rayado | [NL] Dennesijs Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Carduelis pinus NA, MA Canada to Guatemala Carduelis pinus macroptera Carduelis pinus perplexa Carduelis pinus […]
Davids Fulvetta (Alcippe davidi)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Pellorneidae | [latin] Alcippe davidi | [UK] Davids Fulvetta | [FR] Moucherolle a bavette blanche | [DE] Davidalcippe | [ES] | [NL] Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Alcippe davidi OR sc, s China to nw Vietnam Alcippe davidi davidi Alcippe davidi schaefferi Physical charateristics […]
Le Contes Thrasher (Toxostoma lecontei)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Mimidae | [latin] Toxostoma lecontei | [UK] Le Contes Thrasher | [FR] Moqueur de Leconte | [DE] Wusten-Spottdrossel | [ES] Cuitlacoche palido | [NL] Woestijnspotlijster Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Ramphocinclus lecontei Toxostoma lecontei NA, MA sw USA, nw Mexico Toxostoma lecontei arenicola Toxostoma […]
Red-billed Pied-Tanager (Lamprospiza melanoleuca)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Thraupidae | [latin] Lamprospiza melanoleuca | [UK] Red-billed Pied-Tanager | [FR] Tangara a bec rouge | [DE] Rotschnabel-Tangare | [ES] Frutero de Pico Rojo Palido | [NL] Roodsnaveltangare Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics It is fairly unmistakable with its red bill, and white underparts contrasting with the black back, head […]
Rufous-winged Sparrow (Aimophila carpalis)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Emberizidae | [latin] Aimophila carpalis | [UK] Rufous-winged Sparrow | [FR] Bruant a epaulettes rousses | [DE] Rostflugel-Ammer | [ES] Zacatonero ala rufa | [NL] Roestvleugelgors Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Aimophila carpalis NA, MA sw USA, nw Mexico Aimophila carpalis carpalis Aimophila carpalis […]